Worker remittances jump 29% to $2.85bn in Sep

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MG News | October 09, 2024 at 09:57 AM GMT+05:00

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October 09, 2024 (MLN): Workers' remittances have increased by 29% in September to $2.85 billion, compared to $2.21bn in the same month of last year, the latest data issued by SBP revealed today.

Meanwhile, on a monthly basis, workers' remittances fell 3.2% as compared to $2.94bn in the previous month.

On a cumulative basis, in 3MFY25, the total remittances stood at $8.79bn as compared to $6.33bn worth of inflows received in 3MFY24, depicting a rise of 38.8%.

During the month, Saudi Arabia held the top spot, contributing $681.35 million. This figure was up 26.6% compared to a year ago.

The second biggest inflow was from UAE as they sent $560.28m during September, up 40.1% YoY.

Pakistanis working in U.K. sent $423.61m during the month, up 36.1% compared to the same month of last year.

Moreover, the inflows from EU Countries clocked in at $365.29m, which were up 4.2% YoY.

The data further shows that remittances sent by Pakistanis working in Other GCC Countries rose by 35.5% YoY to $291.35m.

Explanatory Note

When migrants send home part of their earnings in the form of either cash or goods to support their families, these transfers are known as workers’ remittances.

Workers’ remittances are one of the major sources of foreign exchange earnings for Pakistan.

"For many countries, money transfers from citizens working abroad are a lifeline for development," says Dilip Ratha of the World Bank.

These inflows have financed Pakistan’s trade and primary income deficit significantly over the last half century.

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