Pakistan has received $10.912 billion through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) scheme since its launch in September 2020, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Nearly two-thirds of the total inflows have been utilised domestically.
The central bank’s data showed that $1.859 billion has been repatriated abroad, while $7.001 billion — over 64 percent of total inflows — has been used within Pakistan. Combined, the utilised and repatriated funds amounted to $8.86 billion, leaving an estimated repatriable liability of $2.052 billion.
Officials said the domestic use of RDA inflows has supported Pakistan’s external position at a time of limited foreign investment. The scheme has also helped maintain SBP reserves above $14 billion, providing some stability to the exchange rate.
RDA inflows have averaged around $2 billion annually since inception. Experts believe the figure could rise further if Pakistan finalises larger economic partnerships with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan recorded its first current account surplus in a decade during FY25, though the balance turned negative in the initial months of FY26 due to higher brackly news and dividend outflows. Despite tighter external conditions, the country repaid $500 million in maturing Eurobonds last week.
Experts said strong remittance flows could further boost investor confidence in the RDA scheme.
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