Saudi Arabia leads Pakistan September remittances as inflows rise to $3.2 billion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded worker remittances inflows of $3.2 billion in the month of September, the country’s central bank said on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia being the leading source with $750 million.
Remittances are a key pillar of Pakistan’s external finances, providing hard currency that supports household consumption, helps narrow the current-account gap and bolsters foreign exchange reserves. The steady pipeline from Gulf economies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, has remained crucial for Pakistan’s balance of payments.
Remittance inflows in September increased by 11.3 percent on a year-on-year basis, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
“Remittances inflows during September 2025 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($750.9 million), United Arab Emirates ($677.1 million), United Kingdom ($454.8 million) and United States of America ($269.0 million),” the SBP said in a statement.
