Senator Aurangzeb Urges DCO Members to Strengthen Digital Economy Investment Cooperation
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for stronger collaboration among Digital Cooperation Organization member states to support digital economy investment, infrastructure, cashless payments and emerging virtual asset use cases.
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.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad Credits Remittance Flows for Lower Current Account Deficit and Reserve Rebuilding
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad says sustained remittance inflows from overseas Pakistanis have helped lower the current account deficit and rebuild foreign exchange reserves.
Pakistan Current Account Deficit Falls to $98 Million in August as Remittances Rise
Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed to $98 million in August 2026 from $445 million in July, supported by stronger remittances despite a wider trade gap.
PSX Outlook: IMF Review, Monetary Policy and Oil Prices to Drive Market Sentiment
Pakistan’s stock market remains sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the IMF review, monetary policy decision, oil prices and improving economic indicators expected to shape investor sentiment.
SBP Expected to Keep Policy Rate Unchanged at 11.5 Percent on September 14
State Bank of Pakistan is expected to maintain its policy rate at 11.5 percent on September 14, with most AHL survey respondents anticipating no change.
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.