Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 18.1% to $7.1 Billion in July-August, FPCCI Warns
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh raises concerns over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit, calling for lower interest rates and reduced energy and transportation costs.
Pakistan’s Short Term Foreign Currency Liabilities Reach $24.38 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan faces $24.38 billion in expected foreign currency outflows from maturing loans, securities and deposits, while official reserve assets stood at $26.63 billion by July 31, 2026.
SBP’s Foreign Exchange Purchases Fall Sharply To $154 Million In May 2026
State Bank of Pakistan purchased $154 million from the interbank foreign exchange market in May 2026, marking a sharp monthly decline and the lowest purchase level since January 2025.
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.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $17 Million to $17.10 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increase by $17 million to $17.099 billion during the week ended August 20, 2026.
Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan Sovereign Rating to B3 from Caa1
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to B3 from Caa1 with a stable outlook, citing improved governance, stronger reserves, fiscal gains and easing external risks.
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Narrows To $328 Million In July As Remittances And Exports Improve
Pakistan’s external account showed improvement in July 2026 as exports and remittances increased, the current account deficit narrowed to $328 million, and foreign exchange reserves reached $22.6 billion.
SBP Says 11.5% Interest Rate Supports Inflation Control And Economic Growth
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says the current 11.5% policy rate is appropriate to keep inflation within the 5-7% target while supporting investment and economic activity.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise $14 Million To $17.06 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan reserves increased by $14 million to $17.06 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026, while total liquid reserves reached $22.5 billion.