PM Shehbaz Welcomes Bloomberg Report Highlighting Sharp Decline in Pakistan’s Default Risk
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauds Bloomberg’s latest report recognizing Pakistan as the world’s second most improved economy in reducing default risk, attributing the progress to strong governance, fiscal reforms, and renewed investor confidence.
Emigration Slows in August 2025 as Human Development Programs Gain Momentum
Pakistan recorded a slowdown in worker emigration during August 2025, while human development programs, including loans and training initiatives, accelerated to strengthen livelihoods and skills at home.
Taxpayers Concerned as FBR Assessment Orders Take Longer Amid New Verification System
Taxpayers in Pakistan face delays in receiving FBR Real-Time Assessments in 2025 as a new Batch Processing System is introduced, aimed at improving accuracy, minimizing errors, and ensuring compliance in income tax filings.
Pakistan ECC Approves Amendments to B2B Barter Trade with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia
Pakistan’s ECC approves amendments to the B2B Barter Trade Mechanism with Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia, enhancing non-cash cross-border transactions and supporting exporters amid global banking constraints.
Pakistan Records Sharpest Drop in Default Risk, Second-Best Global Performer in Emerging Markets
Pakistan has posted one of the steepest declines in sovereign default risk worldwide, emerging as the second-best performer among global economies, according to CDS-implied data by Bloomberg. The improvement reflects rising investor confidence, policy stability, and ongoing IMF-backed reforms.
Pakistani Rupee Inches Up Against US Dollar Amid Global Market Shifts
The Pakistani rupee saw a marginal gain against the US dollar in inter-bank trading on Monday, supported by stable domestic flows and muted global currency volatility, as global markets reacted to political and monetary developments in Japan and the United States.
IMF Presses Pakistan for Transparency Over $11 Billion Trade Data Discrepancy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over an $11 billion gap in Pakistan’s trade data, urging the government to publicly clarify discrepancies between figures reported by PRAL and PSW, amid growing doubts over the reliability of the country’s external sector statistics.
Pakistan’s Public Debt Hits Rs80.5 Trillion in FY2025 Amid Fiscal Challenges
Pakistan’s public debt rose by 13% to Rs80.5 trillion in FY2025, driven by domestic borrowing and external obligations, while fiscal discipline, lower interest costs, and a strategic debt management plan aim to stabilize the economy.
Pakistan Finance Minister Confirms $1.3 Billion Eurobond Payment After $500 Million Settlement
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms Pakistan’s commitment to meet a $1.3 billion Eurobond payment due in April 2026 after successfully settling $500 million, highlighting macroeconomic improvements, remittances growth, and upcoming reforms.
Pakistan Stock Market Suffers 1,238-Point Drop as KSE-100 Faces Volatile Trading Session
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a turbulent session as the KSE-100 index fell by 1,238 points amid geopolitical tensions and profit-taking across major sectors, highlighting investor caution and persistent market uncertainty.