Pakistan received all-time high $2.8bn remittances in March: SBP

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

The country received record-high remittances of $2.8 billion in the month of March, 28.3 per cent higher over last month and 3.2pc more than the same month last year, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday.

"Workers’ remittances rose to their highest level in history at $2.8 billion in March 22. Cumulatively, remittances have risen to $23 billion during the first 9 months of FY22," the central bank said.

The country-wise breakdown of remittances sent by Pakistanis working overseas. — SBP chart

"Cumulatively at $ 23bn, remittances grew by 7.1pc during first three quarters of FY22 compared with last year."

The SBP data shows that remittances from the entire Arab region have recorded significant growth.

"Remittances inflows during March 2022 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($678mn), United Arab Emirates ($515mn), United Kingdom ($401mn) and the United States of America ($300mn)," the SBP added.

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Mark

Apr 14, 2022 03:03pm

PTI left the economy in good shape after hard work of 3 and half years. Foreign exchange reserves are stable, Exports are increasing, Remittances are increasing. So this government will eat fruit

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Amin Ansari

Apr 14, 2022 03:10pm

All due to Pakistani's trust in Imran Khan. I hope it does not happen. I am afraid it will start to go down until Imran Khan is again the PM.

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JUR-USA

Apr 14, 2022 03:11pm

Due to Ramadan. Now they won’t send!

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 14, 2022 03:11pm

Overseas Pakistanis should boycott sending money to Pakistanis until they are given a vote.

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Musafir

Apr 14, 2022 03:13pm

From April onward absolutely no remittances from many like me for IMPORTED GOVERNMENT!

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Ibrahim S

Apr 14, 2022 03:13pm

Hello IKN , your myth is busted - many more to come

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Javed

Apr 14, 2022 03:15pm

No surprise. Its the annual ‘Ramadan’ zakat surge.

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 14, 2022 03:15pm

This shows the confidence people had in PTI government, lets see how people respond now with corrupt regime in place.

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Umair

Apr 14, 2022 03:15pm

Rest assured. The record will be lowest in April as overseas Pakistanis do not trust the current government.

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SHAHID SATTAR

Apr 14, 2022 03:24pm

The advent of the month of Ramzan always bring in more foreign exchange to the country.

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 14, 2022 03:28pm

I will not be sending my hard earned money to Pakistan anymore.

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bhaRAT©

Apr 14, 2022 03:32pm

Good clarifications, putting rumours emanating from Disinformation Network to rest!

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Zain

Apr 14, 2022 03:35pm

It is all because if Imran khan good polices.

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Farhan

Apr 14, 2022 03:36pm

Will be interesting to see if this trend continues with the new government.

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Vasa

Apr 14, 2022 03:37pm

So, what does it say???

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 14, 2022 03:41pm

@Vasa, It shows people had confidence in previous government.

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Farooq Miana

Apr 14, 2022 03:43pm

Be ready for steady decline.

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SAQUIB

Apr 14, 2022 03:43pm

@Vasa,Eid is upon us .April will hopefully show further increase .

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Abdullah

Apr 14, 2022 03:48pm

People knew pti was going to go.Good signs started to appear with that news.

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Yaqoob

Apr 14, 2022 03:49pm

Coz dollar had reached 190 mad people were sending remittances to take advantage. Nothing more nothing less.

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Asad

Apr 14, 2022 03:53pm

Yes, March when Imran khan was still in charge. I will be surprised if there isn't a massive drop in remittances in May.

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Surrender Modi

Apr 14, 2022 04:04pm

Expect it to go to all time low with looters in charge

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Youshay

Apr 14, 2022 04:05pm

Congratulations to Pakistan and the previous government of Imran Khan for new all time high record.

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ILYAS KHAN

Apr 14, 2022 04:08pm

@bhaRAT©, This is in March not in April, lets see the figures at end of April

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Apr 14, 2022 04:08pm

Anti money laundering efforts of the previous govt. worked….

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Junaid

Apr 14, 2022 04:17pm

Give this credit to N league too. Might end up in their pockets.

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ishtiyaq malik

Apr 14, 2022 04:19pm

this is because of Ramadan not because of the new set up

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AZulfI

Apr 14, 2022 04:32pm

Because of Imran’s image among overseas Pakistanis Let’s see if the trend continues!

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Raheel

Apr 14, 2022 04:39pm

Shareef's moving their money back to Pakistan?

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Az_Iz

Apr 14, 2022 04:39pm

The momentum generated from the past few years, continues to deliver.

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Ezaz

Apr 14, 2022 04:42pm

Thank you Imran Khan.

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Ezaz

Apr 14, 2022 04:43pm

Thank you Imran Khan.

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aditya

Apr 14, 2022 04:51pm

have at it..its one way of running a country i guess.

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 14, 2022 04:57pm

@Ezaz, yes lets see how many people send money under the new corrupt regime.

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Obaid

Apr 14, 2022 05:02pm

More money will be looted by current looters.

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Tim

Apr 14, 2022 05:08pm

After IK it will be a different story!

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Salman

Apr 14, 2022 05:14pm

Overseas Pakistanis play a vital role otherwise the country will be bankrupt.

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Vassoon

Apr 14, 2022 05:15pm

As people predicted the honorable Sharif to be PM and Maulana Fazlur as education minister

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Vassoon

Apr 14, 2022 05:15pm

Maulana Fazlur as petrol / trade minister = rock bottom diesel prices. The expat pakistanis know this

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Raheel

Apr 14, 2022 05:21pm

Thanks for Khan and not the imported government

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Doland Trumf

Apr 14, 2022 05:28pm

Will see how much gets remitted to Purana Pakistan in April and beyond.

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Fastforward

Apr 14, 2022 05:34pm

@Ezaz, Rupee was floated (devalued ) at the insistence of IMF and forced by IMF which encouraged foreign remittances and enormously increased exports. Kudos to IMF..

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Fastforward

Apr 14, 2022 05:36pm

Kudos to IMF who forced SBP to float and devalue the rupee which resulted in increased foreign remittances and exports.

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Hasnain Haque

Apr 14, 2022 05:36pm

Dear Dawn News, i respect your thoughts and views but please do print my comment, they reflect the sentiments of several millions overseas Pakistanis.

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Say It As It Is.

Apr 14, 2022 05:43pm

Well, you can say bye bye to the remittances now.

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Baluchi

Apr 14, 2022 05:48pm

You sold Pakistan and now trying to justify it somehow. Nation is on sale, China and US are welcome.

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Apr 14, 2022 05:53pm

it includes the money that came from foreign intervention to buy PTİ MNAs .

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Apr 14, 2022 05:54pm

hence the proof of foreign hand in buying MNAs and MPs.

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Zak

Apr 14, 2022 06:01pm

"Workers’ remittances rose to their highest level in history at $2.8 billion in March Expect this to drop drastically, now that PMIK has gone.

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Zak

Apr 14, 2022 06:02pm

@Vasa, So, what does it say??? It says enjoy last benefit of PMIK because from here onwards it will go south until PMIK is back.

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Sami

Apr 14, 2022 06:02pm

Seems like we are good at People Export--- why not just focus on that going forward? Forget about Mangoes and textiles etc.

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Neutral Umpire

Apr 14, 2022 06:02pm

The weak Pakistan currency attracted more foreign remittance. This money will go to real estate.

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kash

Apr 14, 2022 06:11pm

No Imran, No Remittances

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SAk

Apr 14, 2022 06:15pm

Whatever is the reason of increment; thank you overseas Pakistanis. Without any doubt we will default without your remittances.

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Nasir S.

Apr 14, 2022 06:20pm

Many more Pakistanis are getting employed in GCC at low salaries. It's not surprising that remittances are increasing. They are sending money to feed their families.

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Khanm

Apr 14, 2022 06:34pm

Is it bcos of the new government..or cos of Ramadan ..

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Manish

Apr 14, 2022 07:01pm

Nothing from China??? Not fair, they are best all weather friends.

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Mian Waqas

Apr 14, 2022 07:28pm

Hats off Imran Khan and his Financial Team.!

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venkob

Apr 14, 2022 08:16pm

why not. Afterall, $ is alltime high and people outside are lending hand to save themselves and their near and dear ones from debt.

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Asif

Apr 14, 2022 08:24pm

Declining currency benefit

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SALEEM MEGHANI

Apr 14, 2022 08:35pm

High remittance because of inflation worldwide and increase in pay-roll.

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Apr 14, 2022 08:42pm

No more remittances for a corrupt country run and ruled by Sicilian mafia. Wait and see data for April onwards.

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Denali

Apr 14, 2022 08:48pm

Kudos to IKs Govt

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Iqbal Aswani

Apr 14, 2022 08:57pm

@SHAHID SATTAR , No. Back you claim with historic figure. We send and we know why we send. It is all time high, not this year high

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Nameless

Apr 14, 2022 09:02pm

Pakistan is the only country that feels proud about remittances. Amazing.

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Rana

Apr 14, 2022 10:27pm

Then why begging from IMF?

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Javed

Apr 15, 2022 05:07am

@Mark, You tell it to poor persons who are unable to survive with this kind of inflation.

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Javed

Apr 15, 2022 05:09am

Nations who depends on remittance are empty inside.

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PAK ARMY

Apr 15, 2022 05:55am

Say MashaAllah ! Proud of you foreigner Pakistani !

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Shahid

Apr 15, 2022 05:58am

We earn 5 billion in exports and remittances a month and the nation needs to keep our imports within that limit until we find ways to export more.

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Abdul Haseeb

Apr 15, 2022 09:35am

Halt these remittances, don't you know where they will all land in now?

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Abdur Razzaque

Apr 15, 2022 01:15pm

Thanks for the remittance you made for your country. Please do more and more. Ask your govt. not to forget your legitimate voting rights that you deserves.

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