Pakistan Accelerates Access to Finance Plan to Boost Digital Banking and SME Growth
The federal government speeds up the Prime Minister’s Access to Finance Plan 2026-28 to expand credit access for SMEs, tech sectors, and green energy.
Prime Minister Formates Committee to Select IMF Senior Adviser Candidate
A ministerial committee will interview three finance ministry nominees for the post of senior adviser to the IMF Executive Director in Washington.
Pakistan Finance Ministry Warns Global Oil and Climate Risks Threaten Budget Balance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presents an official statement detailing seven primary fiscal vulnerabilities that could destabilize the upcoming budget framework.
IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement for Pakistan Under EFF and Resilience Facilities
The IMF Executive Board has approved the release of a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan, providing a major boost to foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Outlines Shift Toward Commercial Financing and Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms Pakistan will prioritize commercial financing over bilateral loans following Saudi support and plans for May Panda Bond.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Assures Stable Fuel Supply Amid Regional Tensions
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms the government has absorbed a 69 billion rupee burden to stabilize fuel prices and is preparing a targeted relief package.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Pakistan’s $138 Billion External Liabilities, Says 75% Public Debt Is Concessional
Pakistan’s Finance Ministry states that $138 billion in external liabilities includes broader obligations, while external public debt stands at $92 billion with an average 4% cost, largely concessional and long-term.
UAE Extends $2 Billion Loan Rollover to Pakistan Ahead of IMF Review
The United Arab Emirates has extended the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for two months, providing short-term financial support as Islamabad prepares for a crucial IMF economic review.
Pakistan Records First Half-Year Fiscal Surplus in FY26, Driven by Revenue Gains and Expenditure Control
Pakistan posts a Rs542bn fiscal surplus in 1HFY26, marking a major turnaround from last year’s deficit, supported by higher revenues, lower debt servicing costs, and prudent fiscal management while maintaining social and energy sector spending.
Khurram Schehzad Challenges Provincial Tax Collection Claims with FBR FY25 Data
Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad cites FBR data to dispute claims of strong provincial tax performance, highlighting large gaps between provincial tax potential and actual collections in Pakistan.