Worker Remittances
Money transferred by overseas expatriates to their families and bank accounts in their home country.
Detailed Definition
Remittances represent a cornerstone of the Pakistani economy, with millions of overseas citizens working in Saudi Arabia, UAE, the UK, and the USA sending tens of billions of dollars annually. Remittances bridge current account deficits and replenish national banking liquidity.
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