Pakistan Records $100 Million Current Account Surplus in November on Strong Remittance Inflows
Pakistan recorded a $100 million current account surplus in November 2025, reversing October’s deficit, largely due to strong remittance inflows despite weak exports and a widening trade deficit.
Pakistan Stock Market Ends Week Lower Amid Profit-Taking, Tariff Uncertainty, and Weak Earnings
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a cautious note as the KSE-100 Index slipped 502 points or 0.31% week-on-week, weighed down by profit-taking, regulatory uncertainty following NEPRA’s tariff revisions, and weak corporate earnings. Despite the decline, strong treasury performance and a current account surplus provided some macroeconomic stability.
SBP Governor’s Annual Report Highlights Economic Stability, Flags Global and Domestic Risks
The SBP Governor’s Annual Report 2024–25 highlights improved economic stability, lower inflation, and a current account surplus for the first time in 14 years. It warns of global trade shifts, geopolitical tensions, and domestic risks, emphasizing the need for structural reforms and vigilant policymaking.
PSX Surges 1.49% as Banking Sector Drives Market Recovery Amid Improved Economic Sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange surged 1.49% as the banking sector led a strong recovery, supported by a current account surplus, rising technology exports, and easing geopolitical tensions, signaling improved investor sentiment.
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.
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Triple Without New Debt as SBP Charts Stability Path
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have tripled to $14.5 billion without new debt, inflation has dropped to record lows, and the current account shows a surplus after 14 years, according to SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad, who also announced new digital finance initiatives to strengthen long-term stability.