Saudi Arabia and UAE account for nearly half of Pakistan’s record $41.6bn remittances in FY26, strengthening the current account and economic resilience.

Pakistan ends remittance incentives, but UAE expats can still send money home free as banks absorb costs and formal channels remain zero-fee for transfers.

Saudi Arabia and UAE account for nearly half of Pakistan’s record $41.6bn remittances in FY26, strengthening the current account and economic resilience.