According to the official statement, the prime minister directed the Ministry of Finance to immediately release funds on a priority basis under the Workers’ Remittances Incentive Scheme.
“Overseas Pakistanis are a vital asset and strength of the country,” said Prime Minister Shehbaz. “The hard-earned remittances sent by them play a significant role in Pakistan’s development — a contribution valued by the entire nation, including myself.”
وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف کا بیرون ملک مقیم پاکستانیوں کی ترسیلات زر پاکستان بھیجنے کی سہولت اسکیم کو جاری رکھنے کا فیصلہ@CMShehbaz pic.twitter.com/fx3IBbwJXL
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) July 26, 2025
The premier highlighted that in the fiscal year 2025, overseas Pakistanis sent a record-high $38.3 billion in remittances. He noted this was instrumental in securing a current account surplus — Pakistan’s first in 14 years — and helped meet the import bill while boosting foreign exchange reserves.
Shehbaz Sharif also emphasised that contributions come from all sectors of the diaspora — from labourers to business professionals — and underscored the need to remove barriers to remittance flows.
“Efforts are ongoing to make the remittance system more efficient, effective, and user-friendly for our hardworking overseas community,” he added.
The incentive scheme aims to channel more remittances through formal banking channels, a crucial factor for Pakistan’s economic stability.