Pakistan Retires Rs463.75 Billion in Government Debt as FY2027 Net Retirement Reaches Rs2.97 Trillion
Pakistan retired Rs463.75 billion in government debt during the week ended October 9, 2026, taking net debt retirement for FY2027 to around Rs2.97 trillion, according to State Bank estimates.
Citi Pharma Gets CCP Approval for 100% Acquisition of Pakheim International Pharma
Citi Pharma has received Competition Commission of Pakistan approval to acquire 100% of Pakheim International Pharma, advancing its expansion plans and pharmaceutical manufacturing strategy.
PSX Suspends LSE SPAC-I Shares From October 20 Ahead of NGLE Listing
Pakistan Stock Exchange will suspend LSE SPAC-I trading from October 20 ahead of its merger with Ningbo Green Light Energy, with shareholders receiving 1.5 NGLE shares per share held.
Pakistan Foreign Reserves Rise to $26.86 Billion as SBP Reserves Reach $21.47 Billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $26.86 billion as of October 9, 2026, with State Bank of Pakistan reserves rising by $16 million to $21.47 billion and commercial banks holding $5.39 billion.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Widens to $3.53 Billion as Imports Outpace Exports
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.53 billion in September 2026 as imports rose 11.47% month-on-month. Quarterly deficit increased 14.87% to $10.77 billion, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data.
NCCPL Revises SLB Category A List, Adds 22 Stocks From October 30
The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited will add 22 securities and remove six from its Securities Lending and Borrowing Category A list, effective October 30, 2026.
Pakistan Seeks More IFC Financing for SMEs, Housing and Agriculture
Pakistan has urged the International Finance Corporation to expand investment in small businesses, affordable housing, agriculture and public-private partnerships to support exports, employment and sustainable economic growth.
ADB to Fast-Track Pakistan ML-1 Railway Project Under 2026–2030 Partnership Strategy
The Asian Development Bank has pledged to help accelerate institutional processes for Pakistan’s ML-1 railway upgrade as the government seeks early completion of the feasibility study, procurement progress and increased private-sector investment.
PSX Today: KSE-100 Rises 769 Points to Close at 166,186
Pakistan Stock Exchange extends its recovery for a second session as the KSE-100 Index gains 768.65 points, supported by buying across banking, automobile, energy and power stocks.
Pakistan to Lead IMF and World Bank Boards of Governors in 2027
Pakistan has been named incoming chair of the IMF and World Bank Boards of Governors for 2027, marking its first appointment to the role since 1953.