Pakistan Fiscal Position Weakens in Early FY27 as Interest Payments Surge 36.6%
Pakistan’s fiscal surplus narrowed in early FY27 as interest payments increased 36.6% and development spending surged 69.5%, despite higher tax collection and reduced subsidies.
Pakistan Incomes Could Triple by 2050 With 6.9% Growth, World Bank Says
The World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 through structural reforms, stronger private investment and sustained annual economic growth of 6.2% to 6.9%.
Pakistan FX Reserves Rise to $21.5 Billion as GDP Growth Reaches 3.7% in FY26
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recovered to $21.5 billion by October 9, 2026, while economic growth reached 3.7% in FY26, according to State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad.
FBR Tax Collection Reaches Rs3.09 Trillion in July-September FY2027, Exceeding Target
Pakistan’s FBR collected Rs3,086.2 billion in the first quarter of FY2027, exceeding its target by Rs33.2 billion, while fiscal and primary surpluses narrowed.
Pakistan Sees 762,000 Citizens Migrate Abroad in 2025, Remittances Support Economy
Over 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025, with remittances reaching $19.7 billion, becoming the largest source of foreign inflows and helping stabilize Pakistan’s economy amid declining FDI and exports.
Pakistan Q1 2026 Borrowing Plan Rs4.9 Trillion via T-Bills and PIBs, SBP Interest Rate Cuts
Pakistan plans to borrow Rs4.9 trillion from commercial banks in Q1 2026 through T-bills and PIBs. SBP’s interest rate cuts and fiscal surplus support prudent debt management and stable money-market conditions.
Pakistan Records Rare Rs1.5 Trillion Fiscal Surplus Despite Flood and Border Challenges
The government of Pakistan achieved a rare Rs1.5 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of FY2026 despite facing flood-related damages, border closures, and inflationary pressures. The Finance Ministry credits strong non-tax revenues, improved fiscal discipline, and stable macroeconomic management for the performance.
Khurram Schehzad Counters BBC’s Pessimistic Narrative, Highlights Pakistan’s Economic Turnaround
Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad has refuted BBC Urdu’s bleak portrayal of Pakistan’s economy, citing solid data on GDP growth, inflation control, investment inflows, and structural reforms that are driving the country toward sustained recovery and renewed investor confidence.
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.