Remittances from Overseas Pakistanis - Updates

[ghazi52]

Deportation data shows a mixed picture

The data presented in the National Assembly recently and seen by The Express Tribune showed that 21,951 Pakistanis were deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13, 2026. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at 15,495, followed by the UAE with 3,803 and Oman with 1,606.

Among the main reasons were “Other” cases (6,662), absconding (4,628), overstay/illegal entry or stay (2,811), jail cases (1,294), lost passports (1,155), blacklist cases (968), drugs (728) and visa violations (689).

The government has also rejected the impression that Pakistanis are being subjected to a blanket, country-specific deportation campaign, maintaining that deportations are linked to violations of host-country laws and immigration regulations.

The highest reported category of “Other,” though not specified, could be the cases of bounced rental cheques – a serious offence which can trigger legal cases, travel bans and visa problems, potentially leaving Pakistanis unable to return, facing detention or, separately, deportation.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Pakistan's remittances stood at US$3.7bn in Aug 2026, up 17% YoY. This takes 2MFY27 remittances to US$7.3bn, up 15% YoY.

Looks like Pakistan remittance will cross $47bn in FY 2026-27. Well above exports which are looking around $45bn.

 

[Pakistanithinktank]

Pakistan's remittances stood at US$3.7bn in Aug 2026, up 17% YoY. This takes 2MFY27 remittances to US$7.3bn, up 15% YoY.

Looks like Pakistan remittance will cross $47bn in FY 2026-27. Well above exports which are looking around $45bn.

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This is a great accomplishment by our politicians. Create an economic situation in the country that forces its people to seek employment in a foreign country. If this trend continues, we will lose cream of the crop.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

This is a great accomplishment by our politicians. Create an economic situation in the country that forces its people to seek employment in a foreign country. If this trend continues, we will lose cream of the crop.

Its ok, more needs to go. Especially from south punjab/interior sindh.

India worker remittance 2025-26 $110bn and Modi is still continuously negotiating with countries to send more Indians.

Pakistan target should be to beat India in remittances as we can't beat them in GDP.

 

[Ali_Baba]

This is a great accomplishment by our politicians. Create an economic situation in the country that forces its people to seek employment in a foreign country. If this trend continues, we will lose cream of the crop.

It is short sighted strategic thinking in Pakistan unfortunately..

 

[Ali_Baba]

Its ok, more needs to go. Especially from south punjab/interior sindh.

India worker remittance 2025-26 $110bn and Modi is still continuously negotiating with countries to send more Indians.

Pakistan target should be to beat India in remittances as we can't beat them in GDP.

How about Pakistan tries to build industry at home?

What is the quality of life for these people, away from their wives, children, parents and families, sometimes for years in a stretch ?

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

How about Pakistan tries to build industry at home?

What is the quality of life for these people, away from their wives, children, parents and families, sometimes for years in a stretch ?

Both can happen. Remittance help with industrial growth at home.