S&P Sees More Pakistan Rating Upgrades If Fiscal Deficit Stays Below 3% Of GDP
S&P Global Ratings says Pakistan could secure further sovereign rating upgrades if it keeps the fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP, reduces government debt below 60% and strengthens institutions.
Pakistan Cuts FY26 Fiscal Deficit 46% To Rs3.3 Trillion As Primary Surplus Hits Rs3.6 Trillion
Pakistan’s FY26 fiscal deficit fell 46% to Rs3.313 trillion, while the primary surplus rose to Rs3.634 trillion as revenues increased and expenditure declined.
Pakistan Records Strongest Fiscal Turnaround In Decades As Fiscal Deficit Falls To 2.6%
Pakistan closes FY26 with a major fiscal improvement as the deficit falls to 2.6% of GDP, primary surplus reaches 2.9% and debt growth declines.
Banking Stocks Lead Pakistan Stock Exchange Decline Despite S&P Credit Upgrade
KSE-100 index drops 2.7 percent week-on-week as banking sector sell-off and geopolitical uncertainty overshadow S&P rating upgrade and bank growth.
Pakistan consolidates economic stability as investor confidence returns
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing, with inflation easing, reserves improving, and credit ratings upgraded. He highlighted structural reforms, digital transformation, and trade diversification as key drivers of renewed investor confidence and sustainable growth.
Aurangzeb ‘quite hopeful’ Pakistan can achieve 3.5% GDP growth in FY26 despite flood impact
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that Pakistan will achieve close to 3.5% GDP growth in FY26 despite the flood impact. He highlighted macroeconomic stability, IMF support, credit rating upgrades, privatization progress, and deepening China-Pakistan economic ties as key factors driving recovery.