Worker remittances rise 13% YoY in September 2026

Mettis Global reported that inflows of workers' remittances to Pakistan hit $3.59bn in September 2026, based on fresh State Bank of Pakistan figures. The amount was 1.9% lower than the $3.66bn recorded in August, yet it climbed 12.7% from $3.18bn a year earlier. Over the latest three months, total inflows came to $10.87bn.

Saudi Arabia kept the top spot with $899.1m, up 2.9% from $873.5m in August and 19.7% above the $751.0m of September 2025. The UAE ranked second at $748.5m, edging down 0.2% month on month, and Dubai alone accounted for $617.5m of that total. The United Kingdom held third place with $515.1m, a fall of 8.6% from August but a rise of 13.3% year on year.

Inflows from the United States stood at $305.9m, while European Union countries sent $447.7m, with Italy leading at $133.5m. Among other GCC countries, Oman topped the list at $114.9m, and the group as a whole contributed $342.1m. Australia and Canada sent $101m and $66.5m respectively.