Pakistan, IOM Discuss Global Skills Training and Safe Migration Pathways
Pakistan and the International Organization for Migration explore skills development, disaster preparedness, safe migration, climate financing and employment opportunities aligned with international labour demand.
Pakistan Moves Beyond Foreign Aid to Trade and Investment Partnerships
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is prioritising trade, investment and regional partnerships, with remittances expected to rise from $41.6 billion to $44 billion.
Muhammad Aurangzeb Presents Pakistan’s Economic Recovery and Investment Outlook at JP Morgan Seminar
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s economic stabilisation, fiscal reforms, foreign exchange reserves and efforts to diversify financing during a JP Morgan investment seminar in Bangkok.
Pakistan Current Account Deficit Narrows to $543 Million as Remittances Rise
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed to $543 million in Jul-Aug FY2027 as remittances, services exports, investment inflows and renewed market access strengthened the external position.
SBP Launches Pasban Remittance Rewards for Overseas Pakistanis
SBP has launched Pasban Remittance Rewards to encourage overseas Pakistanis to send remittances through formal channels, with quarterly prizes worth Rs4 billion.
HBL Expects Net Interest Margins to Improve on Higher Lending Rates in 2026
Habib Bank Limited expects net interest margins to improve in Q3CY26 as lending rates reprice following the 100 basis point rate hike, while deposits continue to grow.
Pakistan Plans Panda Bonds and Eurobond Strategy as Aurangzeb Links Economic Stability to Diplomatic Engagement
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s financing strategy involving Panda Bonds and Eurobonds while highlighting macroeconomic stability, remittance growth, and diplomatic engagement supporting regional stability.
Prime Minister Establishes National Coordination and Management Council to Safeguard Economy
PM Shehbaz Sharif forms the NCMC to manage the economic and security fallout of the Middle East conflict, streamlining decision-making and ensuring energy security.
Policy, Positioning & Pakistan’s Economy Under Geopolitical Shade
Pakistan’s economic stability is increasingly shaped by global geopolitical shifts, external financing, and energy dependencies, limiting the effectiveness of domestic policy tools.
The Tightrope Economy: Pakistan Between External Shock, IMF Discipline, and a Narrowing Growth Path
Pakistan’s economy enters a constrained phase under IMF discipline as rising oil prices, inflation pressures, and external vulnerabilities narrow the country’s growth path and policy flexibility.