Workers remittances surge by 9.4pc to $3.2bn in November 2025
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Pakistan's workers' remittances reached $3.2 billion in November 2025, a 9.4% increase. Total inflows for July-Nov FY26 hit $16.1 billion, up 9.3% from last year.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Workers’ remittances to Pakistan continued their positive growth trajectory, recording an inflow of $3.2 billion during November 2025.
This represents a 9.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year, underscoring the continued strong support from overseas Pakistanis.
Cumulatively, during the first five months of the fiscal year (July-November FY26), total remittances amounted to $16.1 billion, marking an increase of 9.3 percent compared to the $14.8 billion received during the same period last year.
The majority of the remittances in November 2025 came from key sources including Saudi Arabia, which contributed $753.0 million, followed by the United Arab Emirates S$675.0 million), the United Kingdom $481.1 million), and the United States of America $277.1 million).
The steady inflow of remittances continues to play a crucial role in supporting Pakistan’s economy, providing essential financial resources to households and bolstering the country's foreign exchange reserves.