Remittance inflows have shattered records, reaching an unprecedented $38.3 billion in FY25 — a staggering 26.6% year-on-year increase. March 2025 alone saw $4.1 billion sent to the country, the highest monthly inflow in history. Saudi Arabia emerged as the top contributor by a wide margin, followed by the UAE, the UK and the US. While this windfall offers critical respite for an economy battered by inflation and debt, it also represents a major challenge that has never gotten a suitable policy response.

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