Pakistan Current Account Deficit Expected at 0%-1% This Year as Reserves Reach $21.4 Billion
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expects Pakistan’s current account deficit at 0%-1% this year, supported by remittances and stronger foreign exchange reserves.
IMF Pakistan Talks: Fund Seeks End to Electricity Cross-Subsidy for Low-Usage Consumers
IMF and Pakistan begin negotiations on a draft economic policy framework, with power-sector circular debt, electricity subsidies, tax collection and the current account deficit among key issues.
State Bank of Pakistan Maintains Monetary Stance as Inflation Expectations Moderate and Reserves Rise
SBP post-MPC briefing highlights economic growth recovery, contained second-round inflation effects, rising foreign exchange reserves, and upgraded sovereign credit ratings for July 2026.
State Bank Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged At Eleven Point Five Percent Citing Geopolitical Inflation Pressures
The Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan decided to keep its benchmark policy rate steady at eleven point five percent amid global fuel shocks.
Pakistan Nominal Per Capita Income Projected to Cross Two Thousand Dollar Milestone by Fiscal Year 2027
Topline Securities forecasts Pakistan per capita gross domestic product will reach two thousand twenty two dollars as macroeconomic stability takes hold.
Pakistan Economic Growth Hits 3.70 Percent as GDP Crosses 452 Billion Dollar Milestone
The National Accounts Committee approves provisional GDP growth of 3.70 percent for FY 2025-26 with the economy reaching a record size of 452.1 billion dollars.
IMF Commends State Bank of Pakistan as Executive Board Approves 1.32 Billion Dollar Disbursement
The IMF Executive Board praises the State Bank of Pakistan for its proactive monetary policy and approves an immediate 1.32 billion dollar disbursement under EFF and RSF.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Outlines Pakistan Economic Growth Targets at EU Business Forum
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses the EU-Pakistan High Level Business Forum, projecting 4 percent GDP growth and detailing structural reforms for investment.
IMF World Economic Outlook: Global Growth Moderates Amid Geopolitical Shifts
The IMF’s April 2026 report forecasts global growth slowing to 3.1% as Middle East conflicts, energy spikes, and labor market softening test economic resilience.
World Bank Lowers Pakistan GDP Growth Forecast to 3 Percent Amid Rising Inflation and Global Tensions
The World Bank revises Pakistan’s FY2026 growth outlook downward due to Middle East instability, energy price hikes, and a shift in the current account balance.