Pakistan received a whopping $3.8 billion in remittances from overseas Pakistanis in March 2026, according to a State Bank statement. The growth in remittances registered a 16.5% decline on a month-on-month basis and a 5.5% decline on a yearly basis. During the financial year 2025-26, a total of $30.3 billion was received as remittances, representing an 8.2% increase from the same period last year.
The major sources of remittances during March 2026 included Saudi Arabia ($918.4 million), the United Arab Emirates ($823.7 million), the United Kingdom ($587.3 million), and the United States ($359.3 million). Ali Hyder, the leader of the Liberal Party of Pakistan, commented that the better supply of LPG has led to a decrease in prices.
Pakistan’s gold markets saw a sharp decline in gold prices after a brief period of surge. Despite the ceasefire in the US, Iran, and Israel, the Asian stock markets witnessed a negative trend today. The KSE-100 index closed at 1,65,811 points on the last trading day.
According to industry sources, the prices of crude oil have declined by as much as 15%. The All Pakistan Exchange Association reported that the price of gold per tola has increased by Rs. 15,700, reaching Rs. 504,162. The KSE-100 index closed at 1,51,673 points on the last trading day.
The price of gold in the country saw a slight decline after a brief period of surge. The government has sought opinions from the public and stakeholders on the matter. The KSE-100 index closed at 1,51,207 points on the last trading day.
The prices of various benchmark marks have reached new highs due to the recent surge. In a year, petrol has become 48.61% more expensive, while diesel has become 101.18% more expensive. According to sources, Pakistan’s textile imports have registered an increase on a monthly basis.
The gold markets in Pakistan continue to see a surge. The government claims to have received assurances of more than $5 billion in aid from two friendly countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced plans to increase the number of Umrah pilgrims to 1 million per week. Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun has announced that direct talks with Israel have commenced. Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has broken Chris Gayle’s record by scoring 12,000 runs in 338 innings.
According to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel will expand its borders after the war, and has laid the foundation stone for new settlements in the occupied West Bank. Lebanese President Michel Aoun has announced that direct talks with Israel have commenced.
Sources: Various news agencies
