SBP Reserves Rise to $17.04 Billion as Pakistan’s Total Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increased by $13.1 million to $17.04 billion in the week ended July 31, 2026, while total reserves reached $22.47 billion.
China Leads Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan with $79 Million May Inflow
State Bank of Pakistan data shows China remains the top investor in Pakistan for May 2026 and the first eleven months of FY26.
Pakistan Net Foreign Direct Investment Surges 293 Percent Month on Month
The State Bank of Pakistan released data showing that net foreign direct investment witnessed a sharp monthly rebound in May after recovering from prior sector divestments.
Pakistan Domestic Debt and Liabilities Reach 57.69 Trillion Rupees as Permanent Debt Surges
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals an 11.51 percent annual increase in domestic debt and liabilities reaching 57.69 trillion rupees by March 2026.
IMF World Economic Outlook: Global Growth Moderates Amid Geopolitical Shifts
The IMF’s April 2026 report forecasts global growth slowing to 3.1% as Middle East conflicts, energy spikes, and labor market softening test economic resilience.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $21.79 Billion in Late March
State Bank of Pakistan reports a slight increase in foreign exchange reserves to $16.38 billion while total liquid reserves climb to $21.79 billion.
Pakistan Inflation Trends February 2026 CPI Reaches 7 Percent Amid Shifting Price Dynamics
Pakistan Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 7.0 percent in February 2026 with significant price movements in housing, education, and essential utilities.
Pakistan’s Money Supply Rises to Rs44.84 Trillion in September 2025, Reflecting Expanding Liquidity Trends
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Pakistan Records $594 Million Current Account Deficit in Q1 FY26 Despite September Surplus
Pakistan posted a current account deficit of $594 million in the first quarter of FY26 despite achieving a surplus in September, reflecting ongoing trade imbalances alongside stronger remittances and export growth.
LSM Growth Strengthens on the Back of Rising Automobile and Construction Demand
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector posted steady growth of 4.4 percent during Jul-Aug FY2026, driven by rising automobile production, robust cement demand, and strong output in multiple industrial segments despite monthly fluctuations.