Pakistan Government Retires Rs783 Billion Debt In One Week
Pakistan’s government retired Rs783.38 billion in debt during the week ended September 11, 2026, taking total net debt retirement for fiscal year 2027 to Rs2.76 trillion.
IMF Begins Fourth Review Of Pakistan’s $7 Billion EFF Programme
The IMF has started discussions with the State Bank of Pakistan on Pakistan’s fourth $7 billion EFF review, covering inflation, monetary policy, exchange rates, fiscal reforms and economic targets.
ADB Warns Pakistan’s FY2027 Revenue Target Could Further Narrow Fiscal Space
The Asian Development Bank says Pakistan’s ambitious FY2027 revenue target, higher defense and interest costs could limit fiscal space for growth-enhancing public investment.
Pakistan Pushes Blockchain Finance And Climate Action At UN Events
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan’s virtual-assets framework, blockchain use, financial inclusion and climate priorities at UN events in New York.
ADB Maintains Pakistan FY2027 Growth Forecast At 3.7%, Inflation Seen At 8.3%
The Asian Development Bank maintains Pakistan’s FY2027 growth forecast at 3.7% but expects inflation to rise to 8.3% amid higher energy costs and geopolitical risks.
Planning Ministry Seeks Role In Pakistan’s Core IMF Negotiation Team
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says the Ministry of Planning has formally asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for inclusion in Pakistan’s core IMF talks team.
Pakistan Receives $939.53 Million in External Financing During August 2026
Pakistan received $939.53 million in external financing in August 2026, lifting FY27 inflows to $1.70 billion, with multilateral assistance, commercial borrowing and Naya Pakistan Certificates contributing to the total.
FPCCI Member Calls Austerity Measures An Economic Curfew, Seeks Fuel Policy Changes
FPCCI Executive Committee member Adeel Siddiqui has criticised government austerity measures and called for changes to fuel levies, state-owned enterprise spending and transport subsidies.
Pakistan Finance Minister Warns Protests Could Cause Rs120bn Daily Economic Loss
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says proposed protests and sit-ins could cause around Rs120bn in daily economic losses, with services, industry and agriculture among affected sectors.
Pakistan Shifts Focus From Stabilisation to Investment and Export-Led Growth
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has outlined six economic priorities, including macroeconomic stability, exports, structural reforms, financial access and blockchain.