Remittance Growth Strengthens Pakistan’s External Buffer Despite Monthly Dip
Pakistan received $3.54 billion in workers’ remittances in April 2026, extending a strong upward trend in overseas inflows and pushing cumulative receipts to $33.86 billion
Pakistan received $3.54 billion in workers’ remittances in April 2026, extending a strong upward trend in overseas inflows and pushing cumulative receipts to $33.86 billion
Pakistan’s efforts to attract overseas capital suffered a significant setback in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26, as foreign direct investment (FDI) fell
Pakistan’s current account slipped back into deficit in April 2026 as a sharp rise in imports overwhelmed modest export gains, exposing the economy’s continued dependence
Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account (RDA) programme has continued to attract inflows, crossing the $12bn mark, as contributions from overseas Pakistanis rise steadily.
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Pakistan’s current account swung into a sizeable surplus in February, offering short-term relief, even as the broader fiscal year picture remains in deficit amid persistent
Pakistan’s remittance inflows have continued to climb in the current fiscal year, providing a crucial buffer to the external account amid broader economic pressures.
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