Exports and Remittances Strengthen Pakistan’s External Sector Stability in FY2026
Pakistan’s external account shows resilience in FY2026 as export performance and rising remittance inflows sustain a stable current account, despite growing imports and modest foreign investment inflows.
SBP Clarifies: No Major Revisions Expected in Trade and Current Account Data After PBS Updates
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a clarification stating that its trade and current account figures will not see significant revisions following Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) trade data adjustments, as SBP’s calculations rely primarily on actual payment records from banks.
State Bank of Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Edge Higher, Surpass IMF Targets
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $11 million to $14.243 billion in the week ending August 8, crossing IMF targets and lifting total liquid reserves to $19.496 billion, with commercial banks holding $5.253 billion.
State Bank’s Foreign Reserves Surge to $14.5 Billion, Boosting Pakistan’s External Position
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves under the State Bank surged by $1.77 billion in a week to $14.5 billion, pushing total reserves past $20 billion, driven by official inflows that strengthen the country’s external financial position.