However, remittance inflows declined by 7.6% on a month-on-month basis from March 2026, when overseas Pakistanis had sent $3.83 billion.
According to the central bank, total remittances during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26 reached $33.86 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances in April, with Pakistani workers in the kingdom sending $841.7 million. The United Arab Emirates followed with $734.7 million, while other Gulf Cooperation Council countries contributed $325 million.
Overall remittance inflows from the Middle East totaled nearly $1.9 billion during the month.
Analysts said that despite the monthly decline, annual remittance growth remained strong, noting that recent months had witnessed elevated transfers linked to Eid-related spending.
Pakistan is targeting around $41 billion in remittance inflows by the end of FY26, compared to $38 billion recorded in FY25.
