Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to Head High Powered Panel Investigating Massive Oil Company Windfall Profits
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to investigate seventy-two billion rupees in alleged windfall profits made by oil marketing companies.
Pakistan Digital Pension Transformation Secures Potential 500 Million Dollar ADB Support
Pakistan proposes a 500 million dollar ADB funded program to digitize and reform the public sector pension system through a sustainable defined contribution model.
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.
CFA Society Pakistan Honors Ministry of Finance for Groundbreaking Public Debt Transaction
The Ministry of Finance receives a Special Award from CFA Society Pakistan for a historic Public Debt Transaction, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s fiscal management and debt strategy.
Fitch Highlights APAC’s Steady Growth Amid Limited Fiscal Space and Global Headwinds
Fitch Ratings projects the Asia-Pacific region to maintain solid economic growth despite tightening fiscal space, rising debt levels, and weak global demand, highlighting the importance of sound policy and fiscal discipline across APAC economies.
Pakistan Achieves Fiscal Surplus through Strong Revenue Growth and Controlled Spending in FY2026
Pakistan’s fiscal indicators show significant improvement in FY2026, with a sharp rise in federal revenues, record non-tax collections, and disciplined expenditure management leading to a historic fiscal surplus.
Monetary Stability Supports Low Inflation as PSX Soars to Record Highs
Pakistan’s monetary conditions remained stable in FY2026, supporting contained inflation, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange reached historic highs amid strong investor confidence and improving macroeconomic fundamentals.
Pakistan’s Central Government Debt Rises to Rs77 Trillion in August Despite Monthly Decline
Pakistan’s central government debt reached Rs77.46 trillion in August 2025, marking a 10% annual increase driven by heavy domestic and external borrowing to cover the fiscal deficit, despite showing a slight month-on-month decline.
SBP Eyes Over Rs5.5 Trillion Funding via T-Bills and Bonds in Q3 to Support Fiscal Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan unveils its July–September auction calendar aiming to raise Rs5.575 trillion through MTBs and PIBs to meet government financing needs and manage market liquidity.