SBP Net FX Purchases Rise 5.5% to $8.104 Billion in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan net foreign exchange purchases increased 5.5% to $8.104 billion in FY26 from $7.684 billion a year earlier, according to central bank data.
Pakistan, IMF Begin Fourth EFF and Third RSF Reviews for $1.2 Billion
Pakistan and the IMF have started the fourth EFF and third RSF reviews, with successful completion potentially unlocking about $1.2 billion in financing.
Pakistan Introduces Public Procurement Rules 2026 as IMF Review Begins
Pakistan has notified Public Procurement Rules 2026, making EPADS mandatory while introducing new transparency, competition, oversight and grievance mechanisms.
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit With Gulf Countries Widens to $3.45 Billion in 2MFY27
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Gulf countries rose 2.61% to $3.45 billion in the first two months of FY27 as imports outpaced exports.
Tax Practitioners Urge PM Shehbaz Sharif to Extend Tax Return Deadline to November 30
Pakistan’s tax practitioners have urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to extend the Tax Year 2026 income tax return and wealth statement filing deadline from September 30 to November 30, citing IRIS portal delays, power outages, financial pressures and heavy workloads.
Asan Tax Scheme Brings 9,806 Shopkeepers Into Pakistan’s Tax Net
The Asan Tax Scheme has registered 9,806 shopkeepers within a month, including 1,929 first-time taxpayers, as the FBR works to expand compliance among traders.
Pakistan Reserves Rise to $26.81 Billion, SBP Holdings Reach $21.4 Billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $26.81 billion by September 18, 2026, while State Bank holdings rose to $21.4 billion.
OICCI Calls on Pakistan to Convert Macroeconomic Stability Into Investment and Export Growth
OICCI has urged Pakistan to build on macroeconomic stabilization by accelerating private investment, exports, energy security and structural reforms while reducing regulatory and compliance burdens.
Pakistan, IMF Discuss Upcoming Programme Review as Government Reaffirms Reform Commitment
Pakistan and the IMF discussed the forthcoming programme review in New York, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming the government’s commitment to reforms, fiscal discipline, stronger external buffers and sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan’s Broad Money M2 Falls Rs324 Billion To Rs44 Trillion By September 11
Pakistan’s broad money supply M2 declined by Rs324.24 billion week-on-week to Rs44.02 trillion by September 11, 2026, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.