Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the rise in remittances last month.

According to Radio Pakistan, in a statement on Wednesday, he said Pakistan received 34.9 billion dollars in remittances during the current fiscal year, reflecting a 28.8 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

The Prime Minister further stated that in May 2025 alone, remittances amounted to 3.7 billion dollars, marking a 13.7 percent increase from the same month in the previous year. He emphasized that the surge in remittances is a testament to the growing confidence of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s economic policies.

Shehbaz Sharif also highlighted that the government’s economic initiatives, along with a public-friendly budget for the upcoming fiscal year, signal a promising future for Pakistan. Besides, he commended his economic team for their efforts in strengthening the national economy.