Pakistan IMF 2026 Update On Panda Bonds And Exchange Rate Flexibility
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke discuss Pakistan’s external financing, Panda bonds, and Ramadan remittance growth.
State Bank of Pakistan Prepared to Hike Interest Rates if Inflation Surges IMF
The IMF has signaled that the State Bank of Pakistan remains ready to increase interest rates to counter inflation risks driven by global energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Pakistan REER Falls to 103.73 in December 2025, Imports Cheaper, Exports Less Competitive
State Bank of Pakistan data shows REER at 103.73 in December 2025, indicating a slightly overvalued currency; NEER falls 0.54% MoM, impacting trade competitiveness.