Pakistan’s Petroleum Import Bill Drops 13% YoY in February 2026
SBP data shows a significant decline in Pakistan’s petroleum and fertilizer imports for February 2026, while vegetable product imports saw a robust 28% increase.
Pakistan Macro Outlook Strengthens with $427 Million Current Account Surplus in February
Pakistan records its highest monthly current account surplus since March 2025, supported by surging IT exports and a four-year high in foreign exchange reserves.
Pakistan FDI Inflows Decline 33 Percent in 8MFY26 Despite February Recovery
State Bank of Pakistan reports a 33.51 percent drop in Foreign Direct Investment for July-February FY26, as portfolio outflows and private investment slow.
Pakistan FDI Rises to $213 Million in February Despite Cumulative Fiscal Year Decline
Pakistan records a YoY increase in Foreign Direct Investment for February 2026, led by China and Switzerland, though 8MFY26 totals show a 33% decline.
Pakistan Automobile Financing Surges to Rs336 Billion as Consumer Credit Hits Rs1 Trillion Milestone
Central bank data for February 2026 reveals a 35% year-on-year jump in car financing and a significant rise in private sector credit across Pakistan.
Pakistan Foreign Currency Deposits Reach 6.91 Billion Dollars as Non Resident Inflows Rise
State Bank of Pakistan data shows foreign currency deposits hitting 6.917 billion dollars in February 2026 with a notable 4 percent year on year increase.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Climb to 21.6 Billion Dollars as State Bank Holdings Strengthen
Pakistan total liquid foreign reserves reached 21.6 billion dollars for the week ended March 6 2026 reflecting a steady increase in both central bank and commercial holdings.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Surge in Foreign Exchange Reserves to 21.5 Billion Dollars
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves hit 21.598 billion dollars as the State Bank and commercial banks report significant weekly gains driven by remittance inflows.
Pakistan Remittance Inflows Surpass 26 Billion Dollars Amid UAE and Saudi Surge
Pakistan records a 10.5 percent growth in workers remittances reaching 26.5 billion dollars during the first eight months of the 2026 fiscal year.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $1.68bn from Pakistan in 7MFY26, Power and Financial Sectors Lead Outflows
Foreign investors repatriated $1.68 billion in profits and dividends from Pakistan during 7MFY26, up 26.26% YoY, with the power and financial sectors leading outflows, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.