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UAE-based Pakistanis top global remittances to Pakistan in February 2026

Pakistanis living in the UAE sent $696 million in remittances in February 2026, ranking first globally, highlighting overseas community contributions to Pakistan’s economy and foreign reserves.

UAE-based Pakistanis top global remittances to Pakistan in February 2026
Pakistan, US discuss trade and investment opportunities during Washington meeting

Pakistan, US discuss trade and investment opportunities during Washington meeting

Commissioner Karachi Naqvi orders crackdown on profiteers

Commissioner Karachi Naqvi orders crackdown on profiteers

Letters from Adiala Jail request intervention for relief: Punjab CM

Letters from Adiala Jail request intervention for relief: Punjab CM

Gallup survey highlights gradual increase in business confidence

Gallup survey highlights gradual increase in business confidence

Rating agency maintains France economy rating despite fiscal challenges

Rating agency maintains France economy rating despite fiscal challenges

Business leaders urge government to reduce interest rate to 12.5pc

Business leaders urge government to reduce interest rate to 12.5pc

Bitcoin, ether hit multi-month lows

Bitcoin, ether hit multi-month lows

Govt brainstorms measures to lessen power bills' burden on the masses

Govt brainstorms measures to lessen power bills' burden on the masses

Reforms are inevitable to get rid of IMF: Finance Minister

Reforms are inevitable to get rid of IMF: Finance Minister

No need to freak out even if debt has raised to $130bn, says Dar

No need to freak out even if debt has raised to $130bn, says Dar

Austerity measures: PM Shehbaz decides to abolish key ministries

Austerity measures: PM Shehbaz decides to abolish key ministries

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi demands abolition of NAB

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi demands abolition of NAB

India likely to keep economic growth momentum in FY25 despite risks

India likely to keep economic growth momentum in FY25 despite risks

Dollar dips against yen, claws back losses against euro

Dollar dips against yen, claws back losses against euro

Ethiopia becomes Africa's latest sovereign default

Ethiopia becomes Africa's latest sovereign default

Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant suffered power outage

Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant suffered power outage

Government working to tackle economic challenges with agricultural sector on priority: Finmin

Government working to tackle economic challenges with agricultural sector on priority: Finmin

No mercy for anti-state actors disrupting economy, says army top brass

No mercy for anti-state actors disrupting economy, says army top brass

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

Monetary policy to be announced tomorrow

Monetary policy to be announced tomorrow

Argentina peso to weaken as part of anticipated IMF deal

Argentina peso to weaken as part of anticipated IMF deal

Indonesia launches new crypto bourse, clearing house

Indonesia launches new crypto bourse, clearing house

State Bank's forex reserves soars post IMF deal

State Bank's forex reserves soars post IMF deal

Dar orders to expedite airports outsourcing operations

Dar orders to expedite airports outsourcing operations

Nepra surprises consumers with alarming Rs4.96 hike in base tariff

Nepra surprises consumers with alarming Rs4.96 hike in base tariff

Increase in car, motorcycle transfer fee anguish automobile industry

Increase in car, motorcycle transfer fee anguish automobile industry

PM Shehbaz optimistic about IMF programme's approval by July 12

PM Shehbaz optimistic about IMF programme's approval by July 12

Pakistan's domestic debt soars by Rs8tr within a year

Pakistan's domestic debt soars by Rs8tr within a year

US banks push back as regulators prepare international capital hikes

US banks push back as regulators prepare international capital hikes

Economic Coordination Council session to be held today

Economic Coordination Council session to be held today

Haiti made 'significant progress' on governance issues, says IMF

Haiti made 'significant progress' on governance issues, says IMF

Ukraine dam destruction: villagers face water crisis, see 'only tears'

Ukraine dam destruction: villagers face water crisis, see 'only tears'

No respite for the multitude in budget

No respite for the multitude in budget

Sri Lanka lifts import limits on 286 items

Sri Lanka lifts import limits on 286 items

Shehbaz govt unveils Economic Survey 2022-23 today

Shehbaz govt unveils Economic Survey 2022-23 today

African economies debt outlook remains

African economies debt outlook remains "cloudy" - World Bank economist

SBP forex reserve plunge by $119m

SBP forex reserve plunge by $119m

IMF's Georgieva confident US will not default on debt

IMF's Georgieva confident US will not default on debt

Miftah sees IMF deal inevitable to avert default

Miftah sees IMF deal inevitable to avert default

Remittance income plunge 12pc in first ten months of current fiscal year

Remittance income plunge 12pc in first ten months of current fiscal year

Federal budget in doldrums amid political turmoil

Federal budget in doldrums amid political turmoil

World Bank declares Pakistan's state-owned enterprises worst

World Bank declares Pakistan's state-owned enterprises worst

All-time high interest rates worries business community

All-time high interest rates worries business community

Details of agreement with IMF to be made public: Ishaq Dar

Details of agreement with IMF to be made public: Ishaq Dar

Imran Khan's evasion of courts amounts to height of cowardice: PM

Imran Khan's evasion of courts amounts to height of cowardice: PM

Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $ 9.754b

Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $ 9.754b

Imran Khan has no right to question govt's economic policies: Marriyum

Imran Khan has no right to question govt's economic policies: Marriyum

Default rumours completely false, IMF agreement likely next week: Dar

Default rumours completely false, IMF agreement likely next week: Dar

Govt envisages cut in defence budget amid economic woes

Govt envisages cut in defence budget amid economic woes

SBP reserves swell to $4bn after $700m injection by China

SBP reserves swell to $4bn after $700m injection by China

Get ready for spiralling inflation, Imran Khan tells the masses

Get ready for spiralling inflation, Imran Khan tells the masses

Won't delay approval of Finance Bill, President assures Dar

Won't delay approval of Finance Bill, President assures Dar

Adnan Siddiqui urges followers to speak up on economic crisis in Pakistan

Adnan Siddiqui urges followers to speak up on economic crisis in Pakistan

'Mini budget': NA session summoned today as president refuses to approve ordinance

'Mini budget': NA session summoned today as president refuses to approve ordinance

Govt kotows to another IMF demand

Govt kotows to another IMF demand

Pakistan in danger from internal, not external threats

Pakistan in danger from internal, not external threats

FBR notifies asset details declaration rules for public servants

FBR notifies asset details declaration rules for public servants

Revival of economy possible only through Islamic banking: Dar

Revival of economy possible only through Islamic banking: Dar

'Liar' and 'foreign agent' acting as innocent, Marriyum bashes Imran

'Liar' and 'foreign agent' acting as innocent, Marriyum bashes Imran

Dar declares Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis

Dar declares Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis

Zardari concocting 'Plan C' to assassinate me, alleges Imran Khan

Zardari concocting 'Plan C' to assassinate me, alleges Imran Khan

Allies agree to jointly defend govt's measures to put economy back on track

Allies agree to jointly defend govt's measures to put economy back on track

Country should be saved from Ishaq Dar's policies: Hammad Azhar

Country should be saved from Ishaq Dar's policies: Hammad Azhar

Pakistan's situation worsening with every passing day: Asad Umar

Pakistan's situation worsening with every passing day: Asad Umar

Household wealth optimism collapses, global survey shows

Household wealth optimism collapses, global survey shows

Pakistan's economy grinding to a halt as dollars dry up

Pakistan's economy grinding to a halt as dollars dry up

Loans not a solution to economic woes: PM Shehbaz

Loans not a solution to economic woes: PM Shehbaz

Dar lauds UAE support for Pakistan's economy

Dar lauds UAE support for Pakistan's economy

World economic system unable to help poor countries, says Bilawal

World economic system unable to help poor countries, says Bilawal

Talks afoot, IMF programme not suspended: Pasha

Talks afoot, IMF programme not suspended: Pasha

PM directs authorities to control fiscal, current account deficit

PM directs authorities to control fiscal, current account deficit

Pakistan's default narrative part of campaign: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan's default narrative part of campaign: Ishaq Dar

No plan to impose economic emergency: Aisha Ghaus Pasha

No plan to impose economic emergency: Aisha Ghaus Pasha

Pakistan has no fear of default: Ayesha Ghaus

Pakistan has no fear of default: Ayesha Ghaus

ADB assures Pakistan to approve $1.5bln for BRACE

ADB assures Pakistan to approve $1.5bln for BRACE

Pakistan to seek rescheduling of $27b bilateral debt: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan to seek rescheduling of $27b bilateral debt: Ishaq Dar

How worried should we be about Pakistan's economy?

How worried should we be about Pakistan's economy?

Miftah saved Pakistan from default: PM Shehbaz

Miftah saved Pakistan from default: PM Shehbaz

Dar blames PTI for country's 'worst' crisis, vows economic revival

Dar blames PTI for country's 'worst' crisis, vows economic revival

Dar all set to take oath as Senator, assume charge of Finance Ministry

Dar all set to take oath as Senator, assume charge of Finance Ministry

Rupee makes sharp recovery against dollar

Rupee makes sharp recovery against dollar

Rupee makes sharp recovery against dollar as Dar returns

Rupee makes sharp recovery against dollar as Dar returns

Ishaq Dar to take oath as Finance Minister next week

Ishaq Dar to take oath as Finance Minister next week

Pakistan economy to slow in FY 2023 amid strong climate headwinds: ADB

Pakistan economy to slow in FY 2023 amid strong climate headwinds: ADB

Country's economy heading towards right direction: Miftah

Country's economy heading towards right direction: Miftah

IMF board approves $1.1 bln tranche for Pakistan

IMF board approves $1.1 bln tranche for Pakistan

IMF condition: Govt to make asset details of bureaucrats, lawmakers public

IMF condition: Govt to make asset details of bureaucrats, lawmakers public

Pakistan assures IMF of gradually increasing petroleum levy to Rs50

Pakistan assures IMF of gradually increasing petroleum levy to Rs50

Govt focusing on enhancing exports: Finance Minister

Govt focusing on enhancing exports: Finance Minister

Saudi Arabia agrees to rollover $3bn deposits in Pakistan

Saudi Arabia agrees to rollover $3bn deposits in Pakistan

Govt plans mini-budget to meet IMF conditions

Govt plans mini-budget to meet IMF conditions

EXPLAINER: How do we know when a recession has begun?

EXPLAINER: How do we know when a recession has begun?

Govt took tough decisions to bring economy on right track: Miftah

Govt took tough decisions to bring economy on right track: Miftah

Transporters observe nationwide strike over increase in taxes, tolls

Transporters observe nationwide strike over increase in taxes, tolls

Pakistan's economic problems temporary: Finance Ministry, SBP

Pakistan's economic problems temporary: Finance Ministry, SBP

FBR collect net revenue of Rs 458 billion during July 2022

FBR collect net revenue of Rs 458 billion during July 2022

Miftah announces tax relief for shop-owners consuming less than 150 units

Miftah announces tax relief for shop-owners consuming less than 150 units

Everyone has to save country together: Sheikh Rashid

Everyone has to save country together: Sheikh Rashid

Default averted, now govt priority is to keep country on path of stability: Miftah

Default averted, now govt priority is to keep country on path of stability: Miftah

Fitch, Moody's expect Pakistan to get $1.2 billion from IMF

Fitch, Moody's expect Pakistan to get $1.2 billion from IMF

Country passing through phase of economic restoration: Ahsan

Country passing through phase of economic restoration: Ahsan

PM convenes emergency meeting on economic situation

PM convenes emergency meeting on economic situation

Rupee dip against dollar due to political situation: Finance Minister

Rupee dip against dollar due to political situation: Finance Minister

Miftah vows to keep imports, Current Account Deficit under control

Miftah vows to keep imports, Current Account Deficit under control

Fitch revises Pakistan's outlook to negative

Fitch revises Pakistan's outlook to negative

Coalition govt saved Pakistan from bankruptcy: Finance Minister

Coalition govt saved Pakistan from bankruptcy: Finance Minister

Pakistan to soon receive $1.17b under agreement with IMF

Pakistan to soon receive $1.17b under agreement with IMF

IMF agrees to resume Pakistan loan after fuel, tax hikes

IMF agrees to resume Pakistan loan after fuel, tax hikes

Economic future bleak under the rule of 'professional thieves': Imran Khan

Economic future bleak under the rule of 'professional thieves': Imran Khan

Pakistan receives MEFP from IMF for combined 7th, 8th reviews: Miftah

Pakistan receives MEFP from IMF for combined 7th, 8th reviews: Miftah

Economy on ventilator, political system in ICU: Sheikh Rashid

Economy on ventilator, political system in ICU: Sheikh Rashid

Imported government destroyed the economy: Farrukh Habib

Imported government destroyed the economy: Farrukh Habib

Govt took difficult decisions to save country from default: Sherry

Govt took difficult decisions to save country from default: Sherry

Shaukat Tarin claims govt will hike petrol, electricity price from July 1

Shaukat Tarin claims govt will hike petrol, electricity price from July 1

Punjab govt mulls proposal to close markets by 9pm

Punjab govt mulls proposal to close markets by 9pm

Commerce ministry proposes to import wheat from Russia in exchange for potatoes

Commerce ministry proposes to import wheat from Russia in exchange for potatoes

Govt increases petrol price by Rs24.03 per litre

Govt increases petrol price by Rs24.03 per litre

Economic stability not possible without political stability: PM Shehbaz

Economic stability not possible without political stability: PM Shehbaz

Govt took difficult decisions and will continue to do so, says Miftah Ismail

Govt took difficult decisions and will continue to do so, says Miftah Ismail

Imran Khan jeopardising Pakistan's attempts to fix its economy: The Economist

Imran Khan jeopardising Pakistan's attempts to fix its economy: The Economist

Skyrocketing global fuel prices prompted govt to raise oil, gas prices: PM Shehbaz

Skyrocketing global fuel prices prompted govt to raise oil, gas prices: PM Shehbaz

IMF to release $900 million when Pakistan removes fuel price caps

IMF to release $900 million when Pakistan removes fuel price caps

Interviews for caretaker Prime Minister being held: Rashid

Interviews for caretaker Prime Minister being held: Rashid

Pakistan and IMF to meet over release of funds

Pakistan and IMF to meet over release of funds

Country cannot be run by Twitter and tales: Shahid Khaqan

Country cannot be run by Twitter and tales: Shahid Khaqan

PM invites allies' leadership for dinner to discuss economic situation

PM invites allies' leadership for dinner to discuss economic situation

Imran Khan says warned about economic tailspin in case of ouster

Imran Khan says warned about economic tailspin in case of ouster

Govt wants to retrieve economy, hold elections in next phase: Asif

Govt wants to retrieve economy, hold elections in next phase: Asif

Miftah created ambiguity regarding petrol and diesel prices: Hammad Azhar

Miftah created ambiguity regarding petrol and diesel prices: Hammad Azhar

Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

Fiscal deficit widens to 4% of GDP in 9 Months of FY22

Fiscal deficit widens to 4% of GDP in 9 Months of FY22

Pakistan's current account deficit reaches $1bn in March

Pakistan's current account deficit reaches $1bn in March

Imran Khan govt added Rs 20,000bn to country's debt, claims Miftah Ismail

Imran Khan govt added Rs 20,000bn to country's debt, claims Miftah Ismail

South Asia Economic Focus: Effects of pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war

South Asia Economic Focus: Effects of pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war

Pakistan records GDP growth rate of 5.5pc: Hammad Azhar

Pakistan records GDP growth rate of 5.5pc: Hammad Azhar

Govt plans to borrow $5bln from China, Russia, Kazakhstan: sources

Govt plans to borrow $5bln from China, Russia, Kazakhstan: sources

Tarin says economy moving in right direction despite challenges

Tarin says economy moving in right direction despite challenges

Revised GDP growth of 5.37pc second best in last 14 years: Tarin

Revised GDP growth of 5.37pc second best in last 14 years: Tarin

Country's economy witnessing strong growth: PM

Country's economy witnessing strong growth: PM

'Expected growth of over 4pc despite challenges a huge achievement'

'Expected growth of over 4pc despite challenges a huge achievement'

Economy moving in positive direction, inflation will decline: Shaukat Tarin

Economy moving in positive direction, inflation will decline: Shaukat Tarin

Pakistan, IMF deadlock over rupee devaluation, tax exemption persists

Pakistan, IMF deadlock over rupee devaluation, tax exemption persists

PM Imran chairs meeting over inflation, economic situation

PM Imran chairs meeting over inflation, economic situation

Govt changed country's economic direction: Fawad

Govt changed country's economic direction: Fawad

PM Imran Khan revives country's sinking economy: Gill

PM Imran Khan revives country's sinking economy: Gill

IMF revises Pakistan's real GDP growth to 3.9%

IMF revises Pakistan's real GDP growth to 3.9%

Sustainable economic growth major challenge: Razak Dawood

Sustainable economic growth major challenge: Razak Dawood

Finance Minister presents Economic Survey, credits govt polices for economic stability

Finance Minister presents Economic Survey, credits govt polices for economic stability

Public will not be fooled by false claims of economic progress: Bilawal

Public will not be fooled by false claims of economic progress: Bilawal

Only PPP's economic policies can take country forward: Bilawal

Only PPP's economic policies can take country forward: Bilawal

Govt will show how poverty is eradicated: Shaukat Tarin

Govt will show how poverty is eradicated: Shaukat Tarin

Current economic situation result of PML-N's bad policies: Tarin

Current economic situation result of PML-N's bad policies: Tarin

Foreign remittances reaches $29.1bn, exhibiting 34pc increase: Shahbaz Gill

Foreign remittances reaches $29.1bn, exhibiting 34pc increase: Shahbaz Gill

PM unaware of country's economic situation: Shahid Khaqan

PM unaware of country's economic situation: Shahid Khaqan

Pakistan's economy has potential to grow at an annual rate of 4pc: Moody's

Pakistan's economy has potential to grow at an annual rate of 4pc: Moody's

Trade with India without resolving Kashmir issue would be treachery: PM Imran

Trade with India without resolving Kashmir issue would be treachery: PM Imran

Shaukat Tarin vows to put country on path sustainable growth

Shaukat Tarin vows to put country on path sustainable growth

Economy back on growth path as predicted two years back: Asad Umar

Economy back on growth path as predicted two years back: Asad Umar

Reason for inflation is not interest rate but supply issues: Reza Baqir

Reason for inflation is not interest rate but supply issues: Reza Baqir

Govt sets growth target of 4.8 percent for next fiscal year

Govt sets growth target of 4.8 percent for next fiscal year

Imran Khan trying to cover up economic disaster with lies: Bilawal

Imran Khan trying to cover up economic disaster with lies: Bilawal

Govt focusing revenue collections to achieve sustainable growth: Tarin

Govt focusing revenue collections to achieve sustainable growth: Tarin

PM attributes 3.94% GDP growth estimate to success of govt policies

PM attributes 3.94% GDP growth estimate to success of govt policies

PM Imran's money laundering rhetoric brought the country to brink of being blacklisted: Bilawal

PM Imran's money laundering rhetoric brought the country to brink of being blacklisted: Bilawal

Pandemic dealt serious damage to economy, public must be given relief: Finance Minister

Pandemic dealt serious damage to economy, public must be given relief: Finance Minister

'Tough' IMF program will have political consequences: Finance Minister

'Tough' IMF program will have political consequences: Finance Minister

Third wave of Covid-19 poses challenge to growing economy of Pakistan

Third wave of Covid-19 poses challenge to growing economy of Pakistan

Economy showing signs of recovery amid Coronavirus pandemic

Economy showing signs of recovery amid Coronavirus pandemic

PM directs utilizing out of the box solutions to provide relief to masses

PM directs utilizing out of the box solutions to provide relief to masses

Tarin reiterates commitment to achieve macroeconomic stability

Tarin reiterates commitment to achieve macroeconomic stability

PM expresses confidence on abilities of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin

PM expresses confidence on abilities of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin

Pakistan to hike power tariff by Rs 3.34: IMF

Pakistan to hike power tariff by Rs 3.34: IMF

Economy in much better condition than in 2018: Hammad Azhar

Economy in much better condition than in 2018: Hammad Azhar

IMF mulls additional financial support to partner countries

IMF mulls additional financial support to partner countries

Salaried persons facing difficulties in making ends meet: Sheikh Rashid

Salaried persons facing difficulties in making ends meet: Sheikh Rashid

Pakistan's external debt and liabilities reach $115.7 billion

Pakistan's external debt and liabilities reach $115.7 billion

Govt aims to improve economy, put country on strong footing: Hafeez

Govt aims to improve economy, put country on strong footing: Hafeez

Pakistan plans to seek debt relief from China on power projects: Bloomberg

Pakistan plans to seek debt relief from China on power projects: Bloomberg

New IPPs agreement will help save Rs 800 billion: Dr Hafeez Shaikh

New IPPs agreement will help save Rs 800 billion: Dr Hafeez Shaikh

Budget deficit widens up to 2.5pc of GDP in first half of fiscal year

Budget deficit widens up to 2.5pc of GDP in first half of fiscal year

COVID-19 savages U.S. economy, 2020 performance worst in 74 years

COVID-19 savages U.S. economy, 2020 performance worst in 74 years

Govt inherited inflation, precarious economic crisis: Hafeez Sheikh

Govt inherited inflation, precarious economic crisis: Hafeez Sheikh

Indicators show economy witnessing significant growth

Indicators show economy witnessing significant growth

Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.20

Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.20

Exports of home textiles increases by 16pc to $2,017 million: Razak

Exports of home textiles increases by 16pc to $2,017 million: Razak

Coronavirus affected 20 million livelihoods: Asad Umar

Coronavirus affected 20 million livelihoods: Asad Umar

Exports reach historic high in Dec 2020: Razak Dawood

Exports reach historic high in Dec 2020: Razak Dawood

Sialkot, Faisalabad facing labor shortage due to increased industrial activity: Hafeez Sheikh

Sialkot, Faisalabad facing labor shortage due to increased industrial activity: Hafeez Sheikh

Pakistan posts current account surplus of $447mln in Nov: PM Imran

Pakistan posts current account surplus of $447mln in Nov: PM Imran

PM Imran calls for promoting SMEs to improve economic indicators

PM Imran calls for promoting SMEs to improve economic indicators

Large-scale manufacturing grows by 5.46% in Jul-Oct

Large-scale manufacturing grows by 5.46% in Jul-Oct

Economic indicators on positive trajectory despite challenges: Shibli Faraz

Economic indicators on positive trajectory despite challenges: Shibli Faraz

ADB's report on recovery of Pakistan's economy highly encouraging: Khusro Bakhtyar

ADB's report on recovery of Pakistan's economy highly encouraging: Khusro Bakhtyar

PM congratulates economic team for bringing down sugar prices

PM congratulates economic team for bringing down sugar prices

Prudent policies led to positive economic growth in Q1

Prudent policies led to positive economic growth in Q1

Pakistan registers $382 mn current account surplus in Oct: Asad Umar

Pakistan registers $382 mn current account surplus in Oct: Asad Umar

Economy on positive trajectory regardless of COVID-19: Hafeez Shaikh

Economy on positive trajectory regardless of COVID-19: Hafeez Shaikh

Economy heading in right direction: Shahbaz Gill

Economy heading in right direction: Shahbaz Gill

PML-N responsible for economic bankruptcy of Pakistan: Shahbaz Gill

PML-N responsible for economic bankruptcy of Pakistan: Shahbaz Gill