• Due to the Iran war, Pakistani workers in the Gulf face salary delays and layoffs, directly affecting millions of families dependent on remittances.
  • Saudi Arabia and the UAE contributed more than half of Pakistan’s record $38.3 billion remittances in fiscal year 2025.
  • Analysts warn that a slowdown in remittances could put significant pressure on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and currency stability.
  • Families like Samina Bibi’s, whose husband works in Saudi Arabia, are already feeling the impact of delayed payments.
  • Experts question Pakistan’s reliance on Gulf economies and call for diversification.

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