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.
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.