Pakistanis Show Cautious Optimism in 2025 as Economic and Social Outlook Improves
Public sentiment in Pakistan improved in 2025 with rising optimism about living standards, economic stability, and leadership approval, highlighting a broad-based recovery in wellbeing across demographics.
Pakistan Sees 762,000 Citizens Migrate Abroad in 2025, Remittances Support Economy
Over 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025, with remittances reaching $19.7 billion, becoming the largest source of foreign inflows and helping stabilize Pakistan’s economy amid declining FDI and exports.
Pakistan money supply rises to Rs46.5 trillion by December 2025: SBP data
State Bank of Pakistan data shows total money supply reached Rs46.5 trillion by December 2025, rising 2.9% month-on-month and 15.64% year-on-year, reflecting inflationary pressures and higher cash usage.
PakBanker: 2025 Economic Year in Review — Stabilisation, Compression, and the Narrow Bridge to 2026
An in-depth look at Pakistan’s economy in 2025, examining how IMF-backed stabilisation, tight monetary policy and digital governance reforms restored control without reigniting growth, and what this fragile recovery means as the country heads into 2026.
LCCI president says 2025 brought stability but structural issues still weigh on Pakistan’s economy
LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol says Pakistan saw gradual economic stability in 2025, but warns that high energy costs, trade deficit and weak investment continue to limit sustainable growth.
IMF Expected to Approve $1.2bn Disbursement for Pakistan by Early December, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Pakistan is likely to secure a $1.2bn IMF tranche by early December 2025, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, following a successful staff-level agreement and progress on economic reforms and digital tax monitoring.
Exports and Remittances Strengthen Pakistan’s External Sector Stability in FY2026
Pakistan’s external account shows resilience in FY2026 as export performance and rising remittance inflows sustain a stable current account, despite growing imports and modest foreign investment inflows.
Monetary Stability Supports Low Inflation as PSX Soars to Record Highs
Pakistan’s monetary conditions remained stable in FY2026, supporting contained inflation, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange reached historic highs amid strong investor confidence and improving macroeconomic fundamentals.
Overseas Employment Surges as Financial Support Initiatives Drive Social Uplift in Pakistan
Pakistan records a sharp rise in overseas employment registrations alongside continued financial inclusion efforts. The Bureau of Emigration reports a 43% monthly increase in worker registrations, while national programs like the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund and BISP continue to support low-income households.
SBP Plans to Raise Rs6.5 Trillion Through Treasury Bills and Bonds in Q4 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan has unveiled its auction calendar for October–December 2025, targeting Rs6.5 trillion in borrowings through Treasury Bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds to meet fiscal financing needs.