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.
Pakistan Reserves Rise to $26.81 Billion, SBP Holdings Reach $21.4 Billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased to $26.81 billion by September 18, 2026, while State Bank holdings rose to $21.4 billion.
Pakistan’s Short Term Foreign Currency Liabilities Reach $24.38 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan faces $24.38 billion in expected foreign currency outflows from maturing loans, securities and deposits, while official reserve assets stood at $26.63 billion by July 31, 2026.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $17 Million to $17.10 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increase by $17 million to $17.099 billion during the week ended August 20, 2026.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise $14 Million To $17.06 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan reserves increased by $14 million to $17.06 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026, while total liquid reserves reached $22.5 billion.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To $22.498 Billion As SBP Holdings Increase
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $24 million to $22.498 billion as of August 7, 2026, with State Bank reserves reaching $17.057 billion.
SBP Projects 3.5% To 4.5% Economic Growth For Pakistan In FY27 As Inflation Remains Elevated
State Bank of Pakistan projects 3.5% to 4.5% economic growth in FY27, with inflation expected to remain elevated before easing toward the upper end of the 5% to 7% target range.
SBP Reserves Rise to $17.04 Billion as Pakistan’s Total Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increased by $13.1 million to $17.04 billion in the week ended July 31, 2026, while total reserves reached $22.47 billion.
BankIslami Seminar Focuses on Macroeconomic Reforms and Economic Outlook Beyond FY2027
Leading economists, central bankers, and policymakers gather at a BankIslami seminar in Karachi to discuss macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and export growth.
Pakistan Maintains Broad External Stability As Remittances And Foreign Investment Support External Account
Pakistan’s external account remained broadly balanced in FY2026, supported by record remittances, foreign direct investment and stable exports despite a wider trade deficit.