Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To $22.498 Billion As SBP Holdings Increase
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $24 million to $22.498 billion as of August 7, 2026, with State Bank reserves reaching $17.057 billion.
SIFC Accelerates Regulatory Reforms To Improve Ease Of Doing Business In Pakistan
Special Investment Facilitation Council accelerates Pakistan’s regulatory overhaul by removing outdated rules, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and improving the business environment for investors.
S&P Sees More Pakistan Rating Upgrades If Fiscal Deficit Stays Below 3% Of GDP
S&P Global Ratings says Pakistan could secure further sovereign rating upgrades if it keeps the fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP, reduces government debt below 60% and strengthens institutions.
Pakistan Posts Rs3.63 Trillion Primary Surplus, Surpasses IMF Target In FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a Rs3.63 trillion primary budget surplus in FY2025-26, exceeding the IMF target by Rs464 billion as the federal deficit narrowed to Rs4.8 trillion.
Government Targets Rs5.4 Trillion Borrowing Through MTBs and PIBs by October 2026
The government plans to raise Rs5.4 trillion through Market Treasury Bills and Fixed Rate Pakistan Investment Bonds between August and October 2026, according to State Bank of Pakistan auction calendars.
Pakistan Cuts FY26 Fiscal Deficit 46% To Rs3.3 Trillion As Primary Surplus Hits Rs3.6 Trillion
Pakistan’s FY26 fiscal deficit fell 46% to Rs3.313 trillion, while the primary surplus rose to Rs3.634 trillion as revenues increased and expenditure declined.
Pakistan Records Strongest Fiscal Turnaround In Decades As Fiscal Deficit Falls To 2.6%
Pakistan closes FY26 with a major fiscal improvement as the deficit falls to 2.6% of GDP, primary surplus reaches 2.9% and debt growth declines.
Pakistan, Belarus Discuss Expanding Trade And Investment Cooperation
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz discuss expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Belarus.
FBR Signals Further Tax Relief, Hints At Possible Withdrawal Of Super Tax
Federal Board of Revenue signals further tax relief for businesses, including possible withdrawal of super tax and reduction in sales tax amid concerns over costs and investment.
Ishaq Dar Calls For Digital Shift To Facilitate Overseas Pakistanis
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed the government to expand digital services for overseas Pakistanis so they can access government services without travelling to Pakistan.