Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility, Aurangzeb Confirms
Pakistan has formally sought a $10 billion US Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility as the government works to strengthen foreign exchange stability and shift towards longer-term market-based financing.
SBP Urges Urban Agriculture To Address Pakistan’s Food Security And Rising Urban Heat Risks
SBP recommends integrating urban agriculture into Pakistan’s city planning to improve food security, reduce urban heat, recycle waste and support greener urban economies.
SBP Flags Funding And Infrastructure Challenges For Pakistan’s NEV Policy
SBP warns that Pakistan’s NEV Policy 2025–30 faces funding and infrastructure challenges, calling for sustainable financing, charging networks and stronger coordination.
ADB Proposes $750,000 Technical Assistance To Address Pakistan’s Governance And Institutional Gaps
ADB proposes $750,000 technical assistance for Pakistan to strengthen governance, public financial management, regulatory systems and institutional capacity.
Pakistan Textile Exports Surge 43.13% To $1.81 Billion In July As Major Textile Categories Post Strong Growth
Pakistan’s textile group exports surged 43.13% month-on-month to $1.81 billion in July 2026, while textile imports reached $682.21 million, with knitwear, garments, bedwear and towels recording strong growth.
Pakistan Service Sector Trade Deficit Widens To $228 Million In July
Pakistan’s service sector recorded a $228 million trade deficit in July 2026 as service imports reached $1.155 billion while exports stood at $927 million.
Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record $4.6 Billion In FY2025-2
Pakistan’s IT and IT enabled services exports reached a record $4.6 billion in FY2025-26, rising 20.6% year on year as technology becomes an increasingly important source of foreign exchange.
SBP Injects Rs12.56 Trillion Into Market Through Conventional And Shariah Compliant OMO
State Bank of Pakistan injects Rs12.56 trillion into the banking system through reverse repo and Shariah compliant Modarabah based Open Market Operations to address liquidity requirements.
Pakistan’s Budget Transparency Score Rises 50% To Match Global Average
Pakistan’s budget transparency score improved from 30 to 45 out of 100 between 2023 and 2025, placing the country at the global average and ahead of several regional peers, according to the Open Budget Survey 2025.
Agricultural Credit Rises 21.4% to Rs2.79 Trillion in FY26, SBP Data Shows
Pakistan’s agricultural credit disbursement increased 21.4% to Rs2.79 trillion during July-May FY26, while commercial bank borrowers nearly doubled.