PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls Overseas Pakistanis a Valuable National Asset
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described overseas Pakistanis as a valuable national asset, acknowledging their continued contribution to Pakistan's economy through workers' remittances.
He made the remarks while expressing satisfaction over record remittance inflows sent by Pakistanis living abroad. The Prime Minister said the confidence shown by overseas Pakistanis in the national economy reflects their commitment to the country's development.
He thanked the overseas community for their continued financial support and contribution to economic stability.
According to official figures cited by the Prime Minister, overseas Pakistanis sent a record US$4.3 billion in remittances during May 2026. The inflow represented a 20.2% increase compared with the previous month and a 15.4% increase over the same month last year.
The Prime Minister described the record inflow as an encouraging sign for Pakistan's economy. He said the continued support of overseas Pakistanis plays an important role in strengthening the country's external financial position.
The figures were also confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan, which reported the highest monthly remittance inflow in the country's history.
During a separate meeting with officials of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the organization to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for improving welfare initiatives for overseas Pakistanis.
He instructed the OPF to continue enhancing services and facilitating Pakistanis living abroad. The meeting reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening engagement with the overseas community.
The Prime Minister reiterated that supporting overseas Pakistanis remains an important priority for the government.
Workers' remittances remain one of Pakistan's largest sources of foreign exchange and contribute significantly to the country's economy.
The continued increase in remittances reflects the important role played by Pakistanis working abroad in supporting their families and the national economy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the trust and positive contribution of overseas Pakistanis are a valuable national asset for the country. He expressed gratitude for their continued support and acknowledged their role in Pakistan's economic progress.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described overseas Pakistanis as a valuable national asset, acknowledging their continued contribution to Pakistan’s economy through workers’ remittances.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described overseas Pakistanis as a valuable national asset, acknowledging their continued contribution to Pakistan's economy through workers' remittances.
He made the remarks while expressing satisfaction over record remittance inflows sent by Pakistanis living abroad. The Prime Minister said the confidence shown by overseas Pakistanis in the national economy reflects their commitment to the country's development.
He thanked the overseas community for their continued financial support and contribution to economic stability.
According to official figures cited by the Prime Minister, overseas Pakistanis sent a record US$4.3 billion in remittances during May 2026. The inflow represented a 20.2% increase compared with the previous month and a 15.4% increase over the same month last year.
The Prime Minister described the record inflow as an encouraging sign for Pakistan's economy. He said the continued support of overseas Pakistanis plays an important role in strengthening the country's external financial position.
The figures were also confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan, which reported the highest monthly remittance inflow in the country's history.
During a separate meeting with officials of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the organization to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for improving welfare initiatives for overseas Pakistanis.
He instructed the OPF to continue enhancing services and facilitating Pakistanis living abroad. The meeting reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening engagement with the overseas community.
The Prime Minister reiterated that supporting overseas Pakistanis remains an important priority for the government.
Workers' remittances remain one of Pakistan's largest sources of foreign exchange and contribute significantly to the country's economy.
The continued increase in remittances reflects the important role played by Pakistanis working abroad in supporting their families and the national economy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the trust and positive contribution of overseas Pakistanis are a valuable national asset for the country. He expressed gratitude for their continued support and acknowledged their role in Pakistan's economic progress.
