Pakistan received $3.30bn in remittances in February: State Bank
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Pakistan received $3.30bn in remittances in February 2026, down 5% month-on-month but up 5% year-on-year, with UAE and Saudi Arabia remaining key contributors.
KARACHI (Dunya News) - The State Bank of Pakistan has released the latest figures on workers’ remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis.
According to the central bank, Pakistan received $3.30 billion in remittances in February 2026, reflecting a 5 per cent decrease compared with January, but a 5 per cent increase on a yearly basis.
The data shows that remittances stood at $3.50 billion in January 2026, while $3.127 billion were received in February 2025.
The State Bank said the United Arab Emirates remained the largest source of remittances in February, with overseas Pakistanis sending $696 million during the month.
Saudi Arabia ranked second, contributing $685 million in remittances.
According to the figures, Pakistanis in the United Kingdom sent $532 million, while remittances from the United States reached $319 million during the same period.
The central bank further said that remittances increased by 10 per cent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, reaching $26.49 billion.
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis remain a crucial source of foreign exchange and continue to play a key role in supporting Pakistan’s economy.
