State Bank Rejects Claims Linking Raast To Money Laundering
State Bank of Pakistan clarifies that FATF did not identify Raast as a money laundering mechanism or raise concerns about the integrity of Pakistan’s instant payment system.
Pakistan Economy Set To Sustain Recovery Momentum In FY27 On Stronger Macro Fundamentals
Pakistan entered FY27 with stronger fiscal and external indicators, rising remittances and exports, improving technology exports and continued macroeconomic stability supporting expectations of sustained economic recovery.
Pakistan Inflation Expected At 10 To 11 Percent As Economic Risks Rise In FY27
Pakistan’s inflation is expected to remain elevated at 10 to 11 percent in August 2026, while weaker foreign investment, private-sector credit contraction and climate risks create additional challenges for economic growth and the external account.
Senate Committee Reviews $800 Million Remittance Claim and New Pakistani Currency Notes
Senate committee reviews an alleged $800 million bank payment to money transfer operators, new currency notes, counterfeit cash and remittance costs.
Pakistan Could Save $400 Million In Remittance Costs Through Regulated Stablecoins
Pakistan could save around $400 million annually by reducing remittance costs through regulated stablecoins as the government develops a broader virtual assets framework.
Pakistan Economy Shows Strong Growth As Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Key FY2026-27 Indicators
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan has entered a period of greater economic stability, with stronger remittances, exports, industrial activity and fiscal performance supporting transformation.
SBP Says 11.5% Interest Rate Supports Inflation Control And Economic Growth
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says the current 11.5% policy rate is appropriate to keep inflation within the 5-7% target while supporting investment and economic activity.
MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.
Pakistan Economic Outlook July 2026 Inflation Risks Mount Amid FDI Decline and Middle East Tensions
The Finance Division projects July 2026 inflation between 9 to 10 percent as foreign direct investment drops 33.9 percent alongside export contraction and geopolitical stress.
State Bank of Pakistan Projects Stronger External Account Stability and Forex Reserve Growth
State Bank of Pakistan outlines an improved external account outlook with surging remittances, declining debt servicing costs, and rising forex reserves for FY27.