ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday thanked the overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances of $24.2 billion during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2021.
The prime minster took to Twitter to thank the expatriates for showing faith in Naya Pakistan.
I have always believed Overseas Pakistanis to be our greatest asset. In April, your remittances rose to an all-time high of $2.8bn. Remitting $24.2bn in first 10 mths of FY21, you have broken the record level achieved in entire FY20. Thank you for your faith in Naya Pakistan.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 18, 2021
“I have always believed Overseas Pakistanis to be our greatest asset… Thank you for your faith in Naya Pakistan,” he said.
The prime minister said that in April, the remittances by overseas Pakistanis rose to an all-time high of $2.8 billion.
Workers’ remittances continue to surge, rising to an all-time high of $2.8bn in Apr21, 56% higher than a year ago. At $24.2bn during Jul-Apr FY21, up 29% from last year, these have also surpassed the full FY20 level by over $1bn, creating a new record. See https://t.co/7XBd4uNES4 pic.twitter.com/OIqQwlR88q
— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) May 18, 2021
“Remitting $24.2bn in first 10 months of FY21, you have broken the record level achieved in entire FY20,” Imran Khan commented.
