Pakistan Stock Exchange Surpasses 500,000 Investors as Retail Participation Accelerates in 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange crosses 500,000 investors for the first time, driven by rapid retail growth, rising macro stability, and over 16 expected IPOs in 2026.
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 Records First Half-Year Fiscal Surplus in FY26, Driven by Revenue Gains and Expenditure Control
Pakistan posts a Rs542bn fiscal surplus in 1HFY26, marking a major turnaround from last year’s deficit, supported by higher revenues, lower debt servicing costs, and prudent fiscal management while maintaining social and energy sector spending.
Pakistan Highlights Institutional Reforms and Debt Management Strategies at AlUla Conference 2026
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb underscores Pakistan’s progress in fiscal stability, proactive debt management, and sustainable financing initiatives at the AlUla Conference, emphasizing strong institutions and credible policies to manage sovereign debt while supporting growth.
Pakistan’s Virtual Investor Roadshow Attracts Over 225 Global Institutional Investors Signaling Renewed Confidence
Pakistan’s recent virtual investor roadshow, hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and the Ministry of Finance, engaged 225 global institutional investors, highlighting growing confidence in the country’s macroeconomic stability and reform agenda.
Pakistan Enhances Public Debt Oversight to Promote Sustainable Economic Growth
Pakistan prioritizes transparent and accountable public debt management through institutional reforms, parliamentary oversight, and integration of climate resilience with fiscal governance, aiming to strengthen macroeconomic stability and support sustainable development.
Pakistan Targets Sharp Debt Reduction to 63% of GDP by 2028 as Fiscal Stability Improves
Pakistan’s latest Debt Sustainability Analysis projects a decline in total public debt to 63 percent of GDP by FY2028, supported by fiscal discipline, economic recovery, and improved external stability, though vulnerabilities to macroeconomic shocks persist.