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ISLAMABAD: Workers&rsquo; remittances to Pakistan rose 9% year-on-year to $3.19 billion in November 2025, reflecting continued inflows from key destinations including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and European countries, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.&nbsp;The latest figures show that remittances exceeded the $2.92 billion received in November 2024. However, inflows declined 7% month-on-month from October 2025, when overseas Pakistanis sent $3.42 billion.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances in November, sending $753 million, followed by the UAE with $675 million and the UK with $481 million.&nbsp;Remittances from EU countries rose 29% year-on-year to $417 million, while inflows from the United States stood at $277 million.&nbsp;During the first five months of the current fiscal year (5MFY26), total remittances reached $16.14 billion, up 9% compared to $14.77 billion in the same period of FY25.&nbsp;Remittances remain a key pillar of Pakistan&rsquo;s external account, providing crucial support amid tight foreign exchange reserves and elevated financing needs.

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Saudi Arabia remains the largest source of remittances in November, sending $753 million, followed by the UAE with $675 million and the UK with $481 million.

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Pakistan remittances up, reach $3.19B in November

Pakistan remittances up, reach $3.19B in November