Pakistan Requests Saudi Oil Facility Extension and UAE Deposit Rollover Amid IMF Program
Pakistan seeks a two-year extension of the $1.2 billion Saudi Oil Facility and a one-year rollover of $2 billion UAE deposits to support its IMF program and stabilize the economy.
Pakistan Plans Return to Global Bond Markets, Eyes Dollar, Euro, Sukuk and Panda Bonds
Pakistan is preparing to return to international bond markets after four years, citing macroeconomic stabilization, IMF-backed reforms, improved ratings, and stronger foreign reserves.
Pakistan Launches 11th NFC Discussions to Decide Federal-Provincial Fund Allocation
The federal government has officially commenced the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) talks, focusing on equitable distribution of resources to provinces amid tight budgets and post-flood recovery.
Pakistan Records Rare Rs1.5 Trillion Fiscal Surplus Despite Flood and Border Challenges
The government of Pakistan achieved a rare Rs1.5 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of FY2026 despite facing flood-related damages, border closures, and inflationary pressures. The Finance Ministry credits strong non-tax revenues, improved fiscal discipline, and stable macroeconomic management for the performance.
Pakistan consolidates economic stability as investor confidence returns
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing, with inflation easing, reserves improving, and credit ratings upgraded. He highlighted structural reforms, digital transformation, and trade diversification as key drivers of renewed investor confidence and sustainable growth.
Aurangzeb ‘quite hopeful’ Pakistan can achieve 3.5% GDP growth in FY26 despite flood impact
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that Pakistan will achieve close to 3.5% GDP growth in FY26 despite the flood impact. He highlighted macroeconomic stability, IMF support, credit rating upgrades, privatization progress, and deepening China-Pakistan economic ties as key factors driving recovery.
Pakistan Records Unexpected 5.7% Growth in Q4 on Industrial Rebound
Pakistan has reported an unexpected 5.7% economic growth in the last quarter of FY25, driven by strong performance in the industrial sector and major revisions in key economic indicators, signaling resilience despite tight fiscal conditions.
Federal Government Urges Provinces to Accelerate IMF Reforms Ahead of Key Review Deadline
The federal government has pressed Pakistan’s provincial administrations to urgently resolve pending IMF-related commitments and fiscal targets to ensure smooth progress in the second review of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), as well as the $1.4 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), with key reforms hanging in the balance.
Pakistan’s Central Government Debt Rises to Rs77 Trillion in August Despite Monthly Decline
Pakistan’s central government debt reached Rs77.46 trillion in August 2025, marking a 10% annual increase driven by heavy domestic and external borrowing to cover the fiscal deficit, despite showing a slight month-on-month decline.
PM Shehbaz Welcomes Bloomberg Report Highlighting Sharp Decline in Pakistan’s Default Risk
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauds Bloomberg’s latest report recognizing Pakistan as the world’s second most improved economy in reducing default risk, attributing the progress to strong governance, fiscal reforms, and renewed investor confidence.