Pakistan FY27 Economic Outlook Improves as SBP Warns of Global Economic Risks
State Bank of Pakistan says Pakistan’s FY27 outlook has improved, with lower inflation and gradual recovery expected, but geopolitical, climate, tariff and reform risks remain.
SBP Projects 3.5% To 4.5% Economic Growth For Pakistan In FY27 As Inflation Remains Elevated
State Bank of Pakistan projects 3.5% to 4.5% economic growth in FY27, with inflation expected to remain elevated before easing toward the upper end of the 5% to 7% target range.
SBP Reserves Rise to $17.04 Billion as Pakistan’s Total Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increased by $13.1 million to $17.04 billion in the week ended July 31, 2026, while total reserves reached $22.47 billion.
State Bank Of Pakistan Sets Special Cash Reserve Account Rate At 2.66% For August 2026
State Bank of Pakistan increases remuneration rate on Special Cash Reserve Account (US$) to 2.66% for August 2026 under FE-25 deposit framework.
External Financing Needs Fall to 21.5 Billion Dollars as Saudi Arabia Rolls Over Debt
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad states Pakistan external financing requirement fell to 21.5 billion dollars after a three-year Saudi debt rollover and local FX purchases.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Meets IMF Leadership to Review Macroeconomic Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses Extended Fund Facility progress, tax reforms, privatization, and external stability with senior IMF officials.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to USD 17.26 Billion in July 2026
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased by USD 32.8 million to reach USD 17.26 billion during the week ended July 17, 2026.
Pakistan Requests $10B US Stabilization Facility Following Regional Diplomatic Efforts
Pakistan has requested a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the US Treasury to boost foreign exchange reserves and stabilize the rupee.
Pakistan Maintains Broad External Stability As Remittances And Foreign Investment Support External Account
Pakistan’s external account remained broadly balanced in FY2026, supported by record remittances, foreign direct investment and stable exports despite a wider trade deficit.
State Bank of Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Surge to Over Eighteen Billion Dollars Following Government Inflows
SBP foreign exchange reserves increased by 1.94 billion dollars in a single week due to major government inflows, pushing total liquid reserves near twenty-four billion dollars.