Remittances by Pakistani foreign Workers surge to $5.493 billion

(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Pakistan received the highest-ever amount of over $5.493 billion as foreign remittances from its workers during the fiscal, 2006-07, officials said.Never before in the history of Pakistan did the country receive more than $4.6 billion as workers remittances.Pakistan received an amount of $5,493.65 million as against $4,600.12 million in the preceding fiscal year 2005-06, showing an increase of $893.53 million, or 19.42 per cent. [Source]