Salaried Workers Pay Rs144 Billion in Income Tax During First Quarter
Salaried individuals paid Rs144 billion in income tax during Pakistan’s first quarter of FY27, while real estate and retail collections remained significantly lower.
Pakistan Receives $939.53 Million in External Financing During August 2026
Pakistan received $939.53 million in external financing in August 2026, lifting FY27 inflows to $1.70 billion, with multilateral assistance, commercial borrowing and Naya Pakistan Certificates contributing to the total.
Pakistan Current Account Deficit Falls to $98 Million in August as Remittances Rise
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed to $98 million in August 2026 from $445 million in July, supported by stronger remittances despite a wider trade gap.
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.
FBR Collects Rs1.722 Trillion In First Two Months Of FY27, Beats Target By Rs12 Billion
Federal Board of Revenue collected Rs1.722 trillion in taxes during July and August 2026, exceeding its two-month target by Rs12 billion despite August collections falling short of the monthly target.
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.
Pakistan’s Domestic Demand Recovery Gains Momentum Across Key Sectors In FY27
Pakistan’s domestic demand recovery is gaining momentum in the opening month of FY27, with automobiles, petroleum, cement and mobile phones recording stronger demand, while improving credit and business confidence support wider economic activity.