Pakistan GDP Growth Likely Below IMF Forecast, Experts Cite Weak Exports and Investment
Economists project Pakistan’s GDP growth for FY26 to remain between 2.5–3%, falling short of the IMF’s 3.2% forecast, citing weak exports, low investment, and structural constraints.
Pakistan Retires Rs116.48bn Debt in a Week, FY26 Net Retirement at Rs334bn
Pakistan retires Rs116.48bn in government debt during the week ended January 16, 2026, taking total net retirement in FY26 to Rs334.36bn, according to SBP data.
Pakistan Government Records Rs615bn Net Debt Retirement in FY26 Amid Weekly Borrowing
Pakistan’s government added Rs99.79bn in debt during the week ended December 5, 2025, yet recorded a cumulative net retirement of Rs615.76bn in FY26, driven largely by repayments to the SBP, according to central bank data.
Pakistan Government Retires Rs270 Billion Debt in a Week, Total FY26 Net Retirement Reaches Rs1.36 Trillion
The government of Pakistan retired Rs269.93 billion in debt during the week ending November 21, 2025, bringing total net retirement for fiscal year 2026 to Rs1.36 trillion, highlighting strong fiscal management and debt reduction efforts.
Sindh Leads Provincial Sales Tax Collection in FY26 Q1 with 18% Growth
Sindh outperforms other provinces in sales tax collection for FY26 Q1 with Rs68.4 billion collected. Punjab and other provinces also show strong growth, driven by improved compliance and digital tax systems.
USA Retains Top Position as Pakistan’s Leading Export Destination in September 2025
The USA remained Pakistan’s top export destination in September 2025 with $530.44 million in shipments, while China and the UK followed. Exports showed resilience across key markets despite mixed regional performance.