State Bank of Pakistan Faces Critical Interest Rate Decision Amid Iran US Conflict and Inflation Surge
State Bank of Pakistan prepares for a key policy rate meeting as analysts debate a potential rate hike due to rising oil prices and inflation breaching target ranges.
Fitch Ratings Affirms Pakistan IDR at B- with Stable Outlook Amid IMF Progress
Fitch Ratings maintains Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at B- citing fiscal consolidation and successful IMF program reviews.
Pakistan Targets Fresh Saudi and Chinese Inflows to Resolve UAE Debt Repayment
Pakistan seeks over $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia and China to settle a $3 billion UAE loan after rollover talks conclude without a long-term extension.
Policy, Positioning & Pakistan’s Economy Under Geopolitical Shade
Pakistan’s economic stability is increasingly shaped by global geopolitical shifts, external financing, and energy dependencies, limiting the effectiveness of domestic policy tools.
Pakistan Sovereign Bonds See Highest Foreign Inflows in 19 Months as Rupee Gains Strength
Pakistan records its largest monthly foreign inflows into sovereign bonds since June 2024, driven by rupee stability, improving reserves, and renewed investor confidence.
UAE Extends $2 Billion Loan Rollover to Pakistan Ahead of IMF Review
The United Arab Emirates has extended the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for two months, providing short-term financial support as Islamabad prepares for a crucial IMF economic review.
SBP Governor Projects 3.75%–4.75% GDP Growth for FY26 as Inflation Eases to 5.8%
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad forecasts Pakistan’s FY26 growth at 3.75%–4.75%, highlights easing inflation, record agricultural lending, and the impact of a 1,150 basis point policy rate cut.
Pakistan Foreign Investment Rebounds in December with $20 Million Net Inflow in Treasury Bills
Foreign investors returned to Pakistan’s T-bills in December 2025, recording $20 million net inflows amid interest rate cuts, improved policy credibility, and stabilizing sovereign risk sentiment.
FBR Clarifies Federal Excise Duty is Not a Tax Expenditure in Latest Report
FBR has clarified in its Tax Expenditure Report-2025 that Federal Excise Duty (FED) is not a tax expenditure, as it is a targeted levy applied to specific goods and services without broad exemptions.