S&P Sees More Pakistan Rating Upgrades If Fiscal Deficit Stays Below 3% Of GDP
S&P Global Ratings says Pakistan could secure further sovereign rating upgrades if it keeps the fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP, reduces government debt below 60% and strengthens institutions.
Pakistan FY27 Economic Outlook Improves as SBP Warns of Global Economic Risks
State Bank of Pakistan says Pakistan’s FY27 outlook has improved, with lower inflation and gradual recovery expected, but geopolitical, climate, tariff and reform risks remain.
SBP Projects 3.5% To 4.5% Economic Growth For Pakistan In FY27 As Inflation Remains Elevated
State Bank of Pakistan projects 3.5% to 4.5% economic growth in FY27, with inflation expected to remain elevated before easing toward the upper end of the 5% to 7% target range.
Jet Green Private Limited Secures Decades-Old Approvals for 30 Million Dollar Airline Project
Pakistan aviation sector clears a 10-year stalemate as Jet Green Private Limited receives approvals for a 30 million dollar private airline launch in the country.
The Tightrope Economy: Pakistan Between External Shock, IMF Discipline, and a Narrowing Growth Path
Pakistan’s economy enters a constrained phase under IMF discipline as rising oil prices, inflation pressures, and external vulnerabilities narrow the country’s growth path and policy flexibility.
Pakistan FBR Faces Rs457 Billion Revenue Shortfall Despite 11% Growth
The Federal Board of Revenue collected Rs8.121 trillion in July–February FY2026, falling short of its Rs8.55 trillion target by Rs457 billion, as income tax and sales tax collections lagged despite overall year-on-year growth.
Standard Chartered Empowers SMEs with Tailored FX Solutions to Boost Global Expansion
Standard Chartered highlights customised foreign exchange solutions for SMEs, helping Pakistani businesses navigate international markets, optimise operations, and enhance export potential.
Pakistan Can Accelerate Growth Through China’s Expertise in Agriculture, IT, and AI, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes leveraging China’s technology, expertise, and training to boost Pakistan’s economic growth, focusing on agriculture, IT, AI, and CPEC 2.0 initiatives.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Accelerates SME and Agricultural Loans Through Digital Financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs SBP to simplify SME and farmer loan processes, launches digital initiatives like Zarkhaiz-e-App, and prioritizes private sector lending to modernize agriculture and boost entrepreneurship.
Pakistan Business Confidence Surges as OICCI Survey Highlights Shift to AI
The latest OICCI Business Confidence Index shows Pakistan’s business sentiment rising to +22%, driven by increased investment, expansion plans, and adoption of generative AI across services, retail, and manufacturing sectors.