Remittances

Pakistan recorded its highest-ever annual remittances during FY2025–26, with overseas Pakistanis sending a historic $41.6 billion, reflecting an 8.6% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Saudi Arabia remained the

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia remained the top destination for Pakistani workers in 2025, with more than 530,000 Pakistanis securing jobs in the Kingdom, nearly 70 percent of Pakistan’s total overseas employment.

Islamabad: Data from the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) indicates that nearly 80% of Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad are employed in labour and driving professions. Officials say this