In August 2025, Pakistan receives a financial inflow of $3.1 billion from foreign workers' transfers.

In a recent announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), it was revealed that the inflow of overseas workers' remittances into Pakistan in August 2025 stood at $3.1 billion. This figure represents a decrease of 2% compared to the previous month, but a year-on-year increase of 7%, compared to $2.9 billion in August 2024.

Remittances from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced a significant boost, with inflows increasing by 19% on a yearly basis, reaching $643 million in August 2025. Remittances from the UAE were also higher than the previous month. This positive trend was not mirrored in remittances from the US, which saw a decrease of 17% compared to the same month the previous year, amounting to $267 million.

The exact sources of these remittances were not specified in the given text. However, data from 2024 suggests that PayPal, with its significant transaction volumes and revenue, could have been a major source of US payment transfers during that period.

Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia sent $737 million in August 2025, a decrease of 11% from the previous month. Contrastingly, the amount remitted by Overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia was higher by 3% compared to the same month the previous year.

Remittances from the UK amounted to $463 million during August 2025, an increase of 3% from the previous month. However, on a year-on-year basis, remittances from the UK declined by 2%.

The data released by the SBP also showed that remittances in August 2025 were higher than the same month the previous year, but lower than the previous month. It's important to note that the breakdown of remittances was not provided in the given text.

Remittances play a significant role in supporting Pakistan's external account and stimulating economic activity. They also supplement the disposable incomes of remittance-dependent households in Pakistan.

As the global economy continues to evolve, the trends in remittances to Pakistan will be closely watched for insights into the country's economic health and the well-being of its overseas workforce.

In August 2025, Pakistan receives a financial inflow of $3.1 billion from foreign workers' transfers.