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How much remittances did overseas Pakistanis send in July 2025?

Remittances increased by 7.4pc year over year, compared to $3bn recorded in same month last year

GNN Web Desk
Published 3 گھنٹے قبل on اگست 8 2025، 4:04 شام
By Web Desk
How much remittances did overseas Pakistanis send in July 2025?

Karachi: The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.2 billion in July 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Friday.

Remittances increased by 7.4% year over year, compared to $3 billion recorded in the same month last year. On a monthly basis, remittances were down 6%, compared to $3.4 billion in June.

Home remittances play a significant role in supporting the country’s external account, stimulating Pakistan’s economic activity as well as supplementing the disposable incomes of remittance-dependent households.

Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia remitted the largest amount in July 2025 as they sent $823.7 million during the month. The amount was nearly 8% higher than the $760 million sent by the expatriates in the same month of the previous year.

Inflows from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inched up by 9% on a yearly basis, from $611.2 million to $665.2 million in July. On a monthly basis, remittances dropped 7%, as compared to $717.2 million reported in June.

Remittances from the United Kingdom amounted to $450.4 million during the month, down by 16% compared to $537.6 million in June 2025. YoY inflows from the UK improved by 2%.

Overseas Pakistanis in the US sent $269.6 million in July 2025, a MoM decrease of 4% and 10% YoY.

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