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.
Pakistan’s Fiscal Stability Improves, But Growth Costs Raise Fresh Concerns
Pakistan’s fiscal indicators have improved with primary surpluses and lower debt servicing, but higher taxes, weak investment and restrained development spending raise concerns.
Pakistan Economy Shows Strong Growth As Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Key FY2026-27 Indicators
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan has entered a period of greater economic stability, with stronger remittances, exports, industrial activity and fiscal performance supporting transformation.
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Amid Rising Spending and Interest Costs
The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, raising concerns over borrowing costs, federal spending, interest payments and long term fiscal sustainability.
Pakistan Cuts FY26 Fiscal Deficit 46% To Rs3.3 Trillion As Primary Surplus Hits Rs3.6 Trillion
Pakistan’s FY26 fiscal deficit fell 46% to Rs3.313 trillion, while the primary surplus rose to Rs3.634 trillion as revenues increased and expenditure declined.
Pakistan Records Strongest Fiscal Turnaround In Decades As Fiscal Deficit Falls To 2.6%
Pakistan closes FY26 with a major fiscal improvement as the deficit falls to 2.6% of GDP, primary surplus reaches 2.9% and debt growth declines.
Pakistan Banks Likely To Continue Relying On Government Borrowing For Profits
Pakistan’s banking sector is expected to remain heavily invested in government securities during FY2027 as private sector lending opportunities remain limited despite calls to expand SME financing.
Pakistan Banks Continue Focusing On Government Borrowing As Private Sector Lending Slows
A new report says Pakistan’s banks remain heavily invested in government securities despite calls to expand lending to SMEs and the private sector, with private credit expected to remain under pressure.
Pakistan Economic Outlook July 2026 Inflation Risks Mount Amid FDI Decline and Middle East Tensions
The Finance Division projects July 2026 inflation between 9 to 10 percent as foreign direct investment drops 33.9 percent alongside export contraction and geopolitical stress.
Escalating Sovereign Debt: Government Bank Borrowing Surges to Rs 5.9 Trillion in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan data reveals net government borrowing reached Rs 5.9 trillion in FY26, escalating domestic debt servicing costs to Rs 8 trillion for FY27.