Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens to $27.81 Billion Amid Export Slump
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals a 22.65% surge in the trade deficit during the first nine months of FY26 as imports double export values.
State Bank of Pakistan Expected to Keep Policy Rate at 10.5% as Oil Prices and Regional Tensions Pressure Inflation
Pakistan’s central bank is widely expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5% as rising global energy prices, regional tensions, and inflation risks limit the space for further monetary easing.
SBP Reserves Slip by $7 Million Amid Rising Dollar Demand from Importers
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $7 million in the final week of May 2025, as rising dollar demand from importers continues to exert pressure on the rupee.