Pakistan Inflation Expected At 10 To 11 Percent As Economic Risks Rise In FY27
Pakistan’s inflation is expected to remain elevated at 10 to 11 percent in August 2026, while weaker foreign investment, private-sector credit contraction and climate risks create additional challenges for economic growth and the external account.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Moody’s Upgrade of Pakistan Rating to B3
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Moody’s upgrade of Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to B3, citing economic reforms and improving global confidence.
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Narrows To $328 Million In July As Remittances And Exports Improve
Pakistan’s external account showed improvement in July 2026 as exports and remittances increased, the current account deficit narrowed to $328 million, and foreign exchange reserves reached $22.6 billion.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $3.95 Billion in July as Imports Surge 18%
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $3.95 billion in July 2026 as imports climbed 18% to $6.9 billion, while exports increased 9.5% to $2.94 billion, renewing concerns over the country’s external sector balance.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Record Breaking Current Account Surplus for March 2026
Pakistan achieves a historic current account surplus of $1.07bn in March 2026, marking the third consecutive monthly surplus and a significant economic turnaround.
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Inch Up to $19.81 Billion Amid Optimism Over IMF Inflows
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased slightly to $19.81 billion by October 3, 2025, as SBP reserves rose by $20 million. The gain comes ahead of expected IMF inflows, signaling cautious optimism for external sector stability.
IMF Presses Pakistan for Transparency Over $11 Billion Trade Data Discrepancy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over an $11 billion gap in Pakistan’s trade data, urging the government to publicly clarify discrepancies between figures reported by PRAL and PSW, amid growing doubts over the reliability of the country’s external sector statistics.