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LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to overseas Pakistanis
for sending record remittances in December 2025, surpassing figures from
the previous year.
In a statement on Sunday, the prime minister said that patriotic Pakistanis living abroad
remitted 3.6 billion dollars in December 2025, which reflects their strong commitment to the
country’s economic stability. He noted that remittances witnessed a 16.5 per cent increase compared
to the same period last year.
He termed the rise in remittances as a clear manifestation of overseas Pakistanis’ confidence in the
government’s economic policies.
He appreciated their role in rejecting negative propaganda and contributing to national development through continued financial support.
“Overseas Pakistanis are our valuable asset, and the entire nation, including myself, takes pride in them,”
the prime minister said.
He emphasized that ensuring welfare and facilitation of overseas Pakistanis remains among
the government’s top priorities and reaffirmed the commitment to take further measures
for their well-being.