Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Pakistan received $3.2 billion in remittances in July 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marked a 7.4% increase compared to the $3 billion sent during July last year. However, the inflow was down 6% from June 2025, when remittances peaked at $3.4 billion due to Eid-related transfers.

Analysts credit the rise in formal remittances to tighter foreign exchange rules and better market monitoring. These measures have reduced the difference between interbank and open market rates, encouraging overseas Pakistanis to use legal channels. As a result, the average monthly remittance inflow has grown from $2.5 billion in FY24 to $3.2 billion in FY25.

The SBP expects this trend to continue, with projections...