HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI Rises To 51.7 In July 2026 With Stronger Factory Activity
HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI increases to 51.7 in July 2026, supported by stronger domestic demand, export resilience, improved output, and easing inflation pressures.
State Bank of Pakistan Raises Rs466 Billion Through Strategic PIB Auction
The SBP successfully mobilized Rs466.232 billion in a recent auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds, with the 15 year tenor dominating investor participation.
Pakistan Services Trade Deficit Jumps to $370 Million in December: SBP
Pakistan’s services trade deficit widened sharply to $370 million in December as imports surged faster than exports, despite strong growth in IT and business services, SBP data shows.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Praises Standard Chartered’s Role in Pakistan’s EFF and Economic Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has lauded Standard Chartered Bank for its continued support to Pakistan’s economic stabilization and reform efforts, particularly during the IMF Extended Fund Facility negotiations and implementation.
SBP Likely to Maintain Policy Rate at 11% in December 15 Meeting
The State Bank of Pakistan is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% in its December 15, 2025 meeting, as rising inflation risks and external sector pressures prompt a cautious monetary stance.
Meezan Bank Posts 11% Decline in Q3CY25 Profit Amid Rising Costs and Lower Income
Meezan Bank Limited, Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank, reported an 11% year-on-year decline in profit after tax for the third quarter of CY25, citing higher operating expenses and lower net returns.
Pakistani Rupee Inches Up Against US Dollar Amid Global Market Shifts
The Pakistani rupee saw a marginal gain against the US dollar in inter-bank trading on Monday, supported by stable domestic flows and muted global currency volatility, as global markets reacted to political and monetary developments in Japan and the United States.
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.
Pakistan’s Exports Slip While Imports Surge in Q1 FY26, Widening Trade Deficit
Pakistan’s exports dropped 3.83 percent in the first quarter of FY26 to USD 7.60 billion, while imports surged 13.49 percent, raising concerns over the widening trade deficit and structural challenges in the export sector.
SBP Issues New Timelines for Export Payment Realization to Strengthen Trade Discipline
The State Bank of Pakistan has set clear timelines for export payment realization, requiring exporters to bring back proceeds within defined periods to ensure discipline and strengthen external sector stability.