IMF Signals Tax Expansion Strategy in Pakistan Budget 2026-27 Under $7 Billion Program
IMF outlines Pakistan’s FY27 budget priorities focusing on tax base expansion, fiscal discipline, and economic stability under the $7 billion loan program.
FBR Links Over 12000 Major Retailers to POS System to Meet IMF Conditionality
The Federal Board of Revenue has accelerated the documentation of Pakistan’s retail sector by connecting 12,861 Tier-1 businesses to its digital invoicing system.
Pakistan Achieves Massive Fiscal Consolidation as Deficit Shrinks to 64 Billion in FY2026
Pakistan reports a major economic turnaround for Jul-Jan FY2026 with the fiscal deficit dropping to Rs. 64.7 billion and a primary surplus of 3.2 percent of GDP.
State Bank of Pakistan Expected to Keep Policy Rate at 10.5% as Oil Prices and Regional Tensions Pressure Inflation
Pakistan’s central bank is widely expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5% as rising global energy prices, regional tensions, and inflation risks limit the space for further monetary easing.
National Bank of Pakistan Announces Record Rs35 Per Share Dividend After Rs85 Billion Profit in CY25
National Bank of Pakistan reports Rs85 billion profit in CY25, declares highest-ever Rs35 per share dividend, with strong NII growth, lower costs, and improved balance sheet indicators.
Pakistan CPI Inflation Stands at 5.8% in January 2026 as Education and Housing Costs Lead Rise
Pakistan’s CPI inflation reaches 5.8% YoY in January 2026, with major contributions from education, health, housing and non-perishable food, while SPI declines 0.54% in late February.
Pakistan ECC Approves Over Rs66 Billion in Supplementary Grants Including Urea Subsidy and Public Health Funding
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee approves over Rs66 billion in supplementary grants covering fertilizer subsidies, wheat stock management, public health immunization funding, infrastructure development, and utility sector liabilities, signaling broad fiscal support across key national sectors.
Pakistan Integrates USPBA with BOI to Attract U.S. Private Sector Investment
Pakistan formally registers the U.S. Pakistan Business Alliance with the Board of Investment to streamline U.S. investment, promote key sectors like technology, energy, and minerals, and enhance trade ties.
FBR Scrutiny of Top Exporters Sparks Concern Over Pakistan’s Export-Led Growth Strategy
Pakistan’s FBR has ordered scrutiny of tax records of 480 leading exporters following changes in export taxation, triggering concern among business groups over harassment and risks to export-led growth.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Edge Up by $15.7 Million Despite Weekly Decline in Total Reserves
Pakistan’s central bank reported a marginal weekly increase in its foreign exchange reserves, even as overall national reserves declined due to a drop in commercial bank holdings. The latest data highlights long-term improvement trends in SBP reserves during the fiscal and calendar year.