Islamabad, June 11, 2025: Pakistan received a total of $3.7 billion in remittances from overseas Pakistanis during May 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The state bank also noted that during May a 13.7% rise in remittance inflows on a month-on-month basis was observed, showing steady growth in overseas contributions. The increase was mainly because of higher amounts sent by overseas Pakistanis due to Eid-ul-Azha.
The remittances number for May 2025 is the second highest on record, only behind remittances of $4.2 billion recorded in March 2025.
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Among the contributing countries, Saudi Arabia remained the top source, with Pakistani workers sending home $913 million. The United Arab Emirates followed with $754 million, while remittances from the United Kingdom stood at $588 million, the SBP report added.
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From July 2024 to May 2025, the cumulative figure for inward remittance reached $34.9 billion, reflecting the ongoing reliance of Pakistan’s economy on foreign remittances to support its external accounts.
This consistent increase highlights the vital role of overseas Pakistanis in stabilizing the country’s financial landscape.
