Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Export-Led Growth as Pakistan Strengthens Fiscal Stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan must shift from economic stabilization to sustainable, export-led growth, highlighting fiscal consolidation, higher tax revenues, stronger reserves and structural reforms.
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Faces Energy Risks as Gulf Infrastructure Attacks Escalate
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has secured energy supplies through November but warns that attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure could delay economic normalisation and increase future risks.
Pakistan Seeks Fitch Assessment for BB Sovereign Credit Rating Upgrade
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has discussed Pakistan’s economic performance with Fitch Ratings, highlighting fiscal consolidation, stronger foreign exchange reserves, debt sustainability and structural reforms.
Pakistan Public Debt Falls to 68% of GDP as Fiscal Deficit Drops to 2.6%
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reports Pakistan’s fiscal deficit at 2.6% of GDP, three consecutive primary surpluses and 40% higher tax revenues as the government continues economic reforms.
Muhammad Aurangzeb Presents Pakistan’s Economic Recovery and Investment Outlook at JP Morgan Seminar
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s economic stabilisation, fiscal reforms, foreign exchange reserves and efforts to diversify financing during a JP Morgan investment seminar in Bangkok.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Calls for Wider Tax Base to Support Pakistan’s Economic Growth
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says expanding Pakistan’s tax base and improving enforcement are important for economic growth, fiscal stability and stronger public finances.
Pakistan Maintains Rs196.3bn Primary Surplus as Interest Payments Drive Fiscal Deficit
Pakistan maintained a Rs196.3 billion primary surplus in July FY2027, while higher interest payments pushed the consolidated fiscal deficit to Rs596.6 billion.
SBP Holds Policy Rate at 11.5% as Inflation and Global Risks Shape Monetary Policy
The State Bank of Pakistan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing rising inflation, Middle East tensions, oil prices, supply disruptions and contained external account pressures.
Fitch Assigns B Minus Rating To Pakistan’s Proposed Dollar Eurobond
Fitch Ratings has assigned a B minus rating to Pakistan’s proposed US dollar denominated bond, with an RR4 Recovery Rating, while highlighting external liquidity, fiscal consolidation and governance risks.
Pakistan Economy Set To Sustain Recovery Momentum In FY27 On Stronger Macro Fundamentals
Pakistan entered FY27 with stronger fiscal and external indicators, rising remittances and exports, improving technology exports and continued macroeconomic stability supporting expectations of sustained economic recovery.