Overview
- The State Bank of Pakistan released data on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, showing May workers’ remittances at roughly $4.25–4.3 billion, a 20.2% month‑on‑month gain and a 15.4% rise year‑on‑year.
- Cumulative inflows for July–May FY26 reached about $38.1 billion, placing the fiscal year on course to surpass $41 billion for the first time according to government advisers and market research.
- Major source corridors in May were Saudi Arabia (~$1,025m), the United Arab Emirates (~$1,006–1,007m), the United Kingdom (~$645m) and the United States (~$350m), highlighting concentrated dependence on a few countries.
- The inflow has eased near‑term external liquidity pressures, supported a modest appreciation of the rupee, and bolstered household incomes that rely on overseas earnings.
- Analysts warn that prolonged Gulf tensions, potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and higher oil prices could reverse gains because Saudi Arabia and the UAE provide a large share of Pakistan’s remittance dollars.