Overseas Pakistanis are the backbone of the country’s economy and one of its proudest stories. More than ten million Pakistanis live and work abroad, and the money they send home keeps setting records: $7.29 billion in just two months of 2026, enough to cover the country’s whole trade gap, and $10.9 billion in a single quarter, up 14 percent.
This page follows overseas Pakistanis properly: the remittance records, the services and rights that make their lives easier, from e-passports to housing projects, and the Pakistanis succeeding in the Gulf, Europe and America. If you are part of the diaspora, this page is yours.
Latest for overseas Pakistanis
- Pakistan Remittances Hit $7.29 Billion in Two Months, Covering the Whole Trade Gap
- Pakistan to Issue Only e-Passports to New Applicants From October 23
- Pakistan Remittances Hit $10.9bn in Q1 FY27, Up 14%
Diaspora essentials
- Italy Announces 15,000 Visas for Pakistanis
- Govt to send one million citizens abroad for employment
- Residential projects for overseas Pakistanis approved by PM
- Saudi prince to launch $100 million tech house project in Islamabad
Common questions
How much do overseas Pakistanis send home?
Recent records include $10.9 billion in one quarter (Q1 FY27, up 14 percent) and $7.29 billion in two months, which covered Pakistan’s entire trade gap.
What is new for overseas Pakistanis in 2026?
New applicants now receive e-passports only, and the government has approved residential projects designed for overseas Pakistanis.
Do you cover Pakistanis succeeding abroad?
Yes, from business figures to young champions, diaspora success stories are a regular part of our coverage.