Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep satisfaction over the record increase in workers’ remittances, which have reached an unprecedented level of 31.2 billion dollars during the first ten months of the ongoing fiscal year, from July 2024 to April 2025. This reflects a significant 31 percent rise compared to the same period last year and is being hailed as a clear indicator of the overseas Pakistani community’s trust in the country’s economic direction. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz Sharif said that this surge in remittances is not only a financial achievement but also a vote of confidence in the government’s economic reforms. He emphasized that expatriate Pakistanis are playing a central role in strengthening the national economy and that their contribution is both valued and crucial during this challenging geopolitical climate. According to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan, remittances for the month of April 2025 alone stood at 3.2 billion dollars, which is 13.1 percent higher than April 2024. The government credits this performance to its robust remittance strategy that includes the promotion of official banking channels, regulatory reforms, and enhanced outreach through Pakistani missions abroad. The Prime Minister underscored that his administration is fully committed to supporting overseas Pakistanis and ensuring the continuation of policies that encourage legal money transfers. He added that the government has taken decisive steps to curb illegal networks like hawala and hundi and has simplified digital remittance processes to further facilitate the diaspora. Highlighting the broader impact of these inflows, Shehbaz Sharif stated that remittances have been vital in easing current account pressures, stabilizing the Pakistani rupee, and improving foreign exchange reserves. He reassured overseas Pakistanis that their contributions are shaping the future of the country and promised continued efforts to make financial systems more accessible, efficient, and transparent.