Workers’ Remittances Rise 12.7% to $3.6 Billion in September: SBP

KARACHI: Pakistan received workers’ remittances of $3.6 billion during September 2026, posting a 12.7 percent year-on-year increase, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

On a month-on-month basis, remittances decreased by 1.9 percent compared to August 2026.

Cumulatively, workers’ remittances increased by 14.0 percent to $10.9 billion during the first quarter of FY27 (July-September), compared to $9.5 billion received during the same period last year, the central bank said in its press release.

During September 2026, the major corridors were Saudi Arabia with $899.1 million, UAE with $748.5 million, United Kingdom with $515.1 million and USA with $305.9 million.

Saudi Arabia retained its position as the largest contributor to remittances.