Pakistan Current Account Deficit Narrows to $543 Million as Remittances Rise
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed to $543 million in Jul-Aug FY2027 as remittances, services exports, investment inflows and renewed market access strengthened the external position.
SBP Keeps Policy Rate at 11.5% as M2 Contracts 5.3% in Early FY2027
SBP maintained the policy rate at 11.5% on September 14 as broad money contracted 5.3% in early FY2027 amid seasonal credit repayments and oil price risks.
Pakistan’s Broad Money Supply Rises Rs449 Billion to Rs44.39 Trillion in One Week
Pakistan’s broad money supply M2 increased by Rs449.01 billion week-on-week to Rs44.39 trillion as of September 4, 2026, according to State Bank data.
Pakistan Maintains Rs196.3bn Primary Surplus as Interest Payments Drive Fiscal Deficit
Pakistan maintained a Rs196.3 billion primary surplus in July FY2027, while higher interest payments pushed the consolidated fiscal deficit to Rs596.6 billion.
Pakistan Manufacturing Growth Reaches 3.03% as Domestic Cement Demand Strengthens
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing output rose 3.03% YoY in July 2026, while domestic cement dispatches increased 8% during the opening months of FY2027.
Pakistan’s Broad Money Contracts Rs2.63 Trillion In Early FY2027 Amid Seasonal Monetary Trends
Pakistan’s broad money supply contracted by Rs2.63 trillion between July 1 and August 14 of FY2027, while government and private sector credit recorded seasonal retirements and the stock market remained under pressure in July.
Foreign Direct Investment In Pakistan Rises 264% MoM To $179 Million In July
Foreign direct investment in Pakistan increased 264% month on month to $179 million in July 2026, led by power and financial services sectors.
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Grows 4.98% In FY2026 As Automobile And Cement Sectors Strengthen
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing sector grew 4.98% in FY2026 after contracting the previous year, while automobile production and cement dispatches recorded strong gains at the start of FY2027.