Pakistan Faces ‘Middle East Premium’ as IMF Relief Meets SBP Monetary Tightening
Pakistan’s economy is navigating fresh external pressures as geopolitical instability in the Middle East raises import costs and fuels inflation risks. While IMF financial support offers temporary relief, the State Bank of Pakistan’s tighter monetary policy highlights the growing challenge of balancing economic recovery with price stability.
Pakistan Software Export Board Seeks Industry Input to Improve SBP ICT Purpose Codes
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has requested IT and ITeS industry feedback on SBP purpose codes for ICT export remittances to enhance accuracy, support sector growth, and address emerging digital services.

