Remittances soar to $3b in Aug

Workers' remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis remained strong at nearly $3 billion in August 2024, marking a significant 40.5% increase compared to the same month last year. T his robust growth is attributed to the prolonged stability of the rupee against the dollar and a surge in overseas employment, particularly in the Middle East, which allowed more expatriates to support their families back home. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), remittance inflows rose to $2.94 billion in August 2024, up from $2.09 billion in August 2023. However, the inflows experienced a slight decline compared to $2.99 billion in July 2024. Cumulatively, remittances surged by 44% to $5.94 billion in the first two months (July-August) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, compared to the same period last year.