SBP Reports Rise in Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves to 21.89 Billion Dollars
Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves climbed to 21.89 billion dollars for the week ending April 3, 2026, as SBP holdings reached 16.4 billion dollars.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Consults Business Leaders on Budget Strategy and Economic Recovery
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb holds a virtual session with Pakistan’s major chambers of commerce to align the upcoming budget with private sector growth and investment.
World Bank Lowers Pakistan GDP Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Rising Inflation and Global Tensions
The World Bank revises Pakistan’s FY2026 growth outlook downward due to Middle East instability, energy price hikes, and a shift in the current account balance.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach 16.4 Billion Dollars Ahead of Major Debt Repayments
State Bank of Pakistan reports total liquid foreign reserves of 21.8 billion dollars while preparing for significant outflows including Eurobond and UAE debt.
Pakistan Domestic Debt Hits 56.8 Trillion Rupees in February 2026 as Permanent Debt Surges
State Bank of Pakistan data shows a 10 percent year-on-year increase in total domestic debt and liabilities, reaching 56.82 trillion rupees in February 2026.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Announces 129 Billion Rupee Fuel Subsidy Funding via PSDP Cuts
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb details the 458 million dollar fuel subsidy funded through PSDP cuts and state enterprise dividends amid global oil price surges.
Pakistan Stabilizes External Debt Management with Successful 1.42 Billion Dollar Eurobond Repayment
Pakistan reinforces financial stability by repaying 1.42 billion dollars in external debt including a major 1.3 billion dollar Eurobond to boost investor confidence.
World Bank Pledges Continued Support for BISP Social Protection Initiatives
The World Bank reaffirms its technical support for the Benazir Income Support Programme to enhance transparency and efficiency in Pakistans social safety net.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Launches Electric Vehicle Fleet for Islamabad Traffic Police
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates an electric vehicle fleet for Islamabad Traffic Police to reduce petroleum dependency and save national foreign reserves.
Pakistan Initiates 4.8 Billion Dollar Debt Repayment Plan Amid UAE Funding Shifts
Pakistan prepares to settle 4.8 billion dollars in external obligations by June 2026 including major repayments to the UAE and a 1.3 billion dollar Eurobond maturity.