Pakistan received $3.6 billion in workers’ remittances during September 2026, reflecting continued financial support from overseas Pakistanis.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), inflows declined 1.9 percent compared to August. However, they increased 13 percent compared to September 2025.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as the largest contributors. Together, the two Gulf countries sent approximately $1.65 billion, accounting for nearly 46 percent of total inflows.
Saudi Arabia maintained its position as Pakistan’s biggest source of remittances, contributing $899.1 million during September. Additionally, this represented a 2.9 percent increase from August’s $873.5 million.
Compared to September 2025, Saudi inflows surged 19.7 percent from $751 million. Meanwhile, the UAE secured second place with contributions totaling $748.5 million.
The UAE figure showed a slight decline from $749.8 million recorded in August. Dubai accounted for $617.5 million, while Abu Dhabi contributed another $104.5 million.
Pakistan Remittances also received significant support from overseas communities in the United Kingdom, United States, and European Union.
The United Kingdom contributed $515.1 million during September, although inflows dropped 8.6 percent compared to August. However, the amount remained 13.3 percent higher than the $454.8 million recorded last year.
Meanwhile, Pakistani workers in the United States transferred $305.9 million, reflecting a marginal 0.9 percent monthly decline.
European Union countries collectively contributed $447.7 million during September. Although this represented a 9.7 percent monthly decrease, annual inflows increased 6 percent.
Italy led European contributions with $133.5 million, followed by Spain with $84.2 million. Additionally, Germany contributed $68.5 million, while Greece accounted for $48.6 million.
Ireland sent $24.5 million, Belgium contributed $16 million, and the Netherlands added $9.1 million.
Other Gulf countries also played an important role in supporting Pakistan’s foreign exchange inflows. Oman contributed $114.9 million, followed by Qatar with $99.5 million.
Meanwhile, Kuwait sent $77.6 million, while Bahrain contributed another $50.1 million during September.
Outside the Gulf region, Pakistani expatriates in Australia transferred $101 million. Additionally, Canada contributed $66.5 million, while South Africa accounted for $26 million.
Malaysia sent $13.9 million, followed by South Korea with $11.9 million. Norway and Japan contributed $11.5 million and $6.6 million, respectively.
Despite the slight monthly decline, September’s figures highlight continued annual growth in overseas financial transfers. Moreover, strong contributions from Saudi Arabia and the UAE underline their importance to Pakistan’s remittance inflows.
These transfers remain an important source of foreign exchange and financial support for households across Pakistan.
