Pakistan, June 12 -- The inflow of overseas workers' remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.7 billion in May 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Wednesday.

Remittances increased by 13.7% year over year, compared to $3.24 billion recorded in the same month last year. On a monthly basis, remittances were up 16%, compared to $3.18 billion in April.

Cumulatively, with an inflow of $34.9 billion, workers' remittances increased by 28.8% during Jul-May, FY25, compared to $27.1 billion received during Jul-May, FY24.

Home remittances play a significant role in supporting the country's external account, stimulating Pakistan's economic activity as well as supplementing the disposable incomes of remittance-dependent households.

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