Pakistan’s Economic Recovery Gains Momentum as Key Indicators Improve
Pakistan records improving economic indicators as July inflation falls to 9.2%, remittances reach $3.6 billion and large scale manufacturing grows 5%.
Private Sector Credit Growth Accelerates As Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Improves
Private sector credit demand is rising in Pakistan as businesses secure bank financing to expand operations, increase exports and strengthen domestic supply.
Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 Session Focuses on Economic Recovery and Growth
The fifth thematic session of Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 explores economic resilience, inclusive growth, and policy priorities for the financial sector.
Pakistan Banking Sector Cuts ERF Markup to 4.50% to Support Exporters and Economic Recovery
Pakistan’s banking sector announces a voluntary 3% reduction in the Export Refinance Facility markup, lowering the end-user rate to 4.50% to ease financing costs for exporters and strengthen foreign exchange inflows
Pakistan’s Economy Set for Up to 4.75% Growth in FY26, SBP Signals Recovery Across Key Sectors
State Bank of Pakistan raises FY26 growth forecast to 3.75–4.75%, highlighting stronger domestic demand, resilient agriculture, and manufacturing gains, amid easing financial conditions and IMF program support.
State Bank of Pakistan Reduces Policy Rate to 10.5% Amid Economic Recovery
The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unexpectedly cut the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%, reversing four consecutive meetings of unchanged rates and marking total easing of 1,150bps since the 22% peak.
Private Sector Credit Surges 12% in FY25, Signaling Economic Rebound
Private sector borrowing rose by 12% in FY25, marking a healthy recovery in bank credit and signaling growing business confidence amid falling interest rates and improving economic sentiment. Analysts predict the trend will continue into FY26.