Pakistan Records Historical High as Monthly Remittances Soar to Four Point Two Billion Dollars in May
The State Bank of Pakistan reports a monumental milestone with monthly workers remittances peaking at a record four point two five billion dollars in May.
Economic Coordination Committee Clears Over Forty Billion Rupees for Key Defense and Energy Projects
The Economic Coordination Committee approved more than forty billion rupees in technical supplementary grants covering infrastructure, national security, and critical energy sector initiatives.
Pakistan Central Bank Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase to 17.19 Billion Dollars
State Bank of Pakistan reports a 43.4 million dollar week-on-week increase in foreign liquid reserves, while commercial bank holdings experience a minor drop.
FY27 Budget Outlook: IMF Commitments Narrow Pakistan’s Space for Broad Economic Relief
Pakistan’s FY27 federal budget is expected to prioritise fiscal discipline, IMF-linked reforms and revenue generation, leaving limited room for broad public relief despite improving economic indicators.
Pakistan’s Economic Overhaul Faces Tough Road Ahead Amid Debt Crisis and Budget Pressure
Pakistan’s economy faces mounting pressure ahead of the annual budget as debt concerns, climate disruptions, tax weaknesses, and regional instability challenge the country’s long-term financial direction.
Pakistan Nominal Per Capita Income Projected to Cross Two Thousand Dollar Milestone by Fiscal Year 2027
Topline Securities forecasts Pakistan per capita gross domestic product will reach two thousand twenty two dollars as macroeconomic stability takes hold.
State Budget Talks Hit Roadblock as Global Lender Rejects Tax Relief Projections
High-stakes financial discussions between state negotiators and the International Monetary Fund conclude without an agreement on proposed income tax relief and revenue targets.
Pakistan Unveils Sweeping Insurance Bill 2026 to Modernize Regulatory Framework and Attract Global Investment
The federal government introduces the Insurance Bill 2026 in the National Assembly replacing a 25 year old law to boost digital services and allow foreign branch structures.
International Monetary Fund Advises Raising Benazir Income Support Programme Payments Alongside Sweeping Sales Tax Reforms
The International Monetary Fund proposes increasing quarterly BISP stipends to twenty thousand rupees while demanding the elimination of sales tax exemptions to balance fiscal revenues.
Foreign Investment Yields Rise as Dividend Repatriation Hits Two Billion Dollars
State Bank of Pakistan data confirms an eight percent increase in profit and dividend outflows by multinational firms during the initial ten months of the fiscal year.