Addressing the Growing Concentration Risk in Pakistan’s External Account and GCC Dependency
Pakistan faces severe economic vulnerability due to its overreliance on GCC remittances and debt. Diversification is essential as regional conflicts and geopolitical shifts threaten financial stability.
Pakistan Adapts Labor Export Strategy Amid Middle East Geopolitical Tensions
Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis is drafting a new strategy to boost manpower exports following a decline in worker departures due to regional instability.
GCC Digital Finance and Debt Markets Face New Challenges Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Fitch Ratings reports a slowdown in GCC USD bond and sukuk issuance due to regional conflict despite strong 2026 credit fundamentals and digital finance growth.
Pakistan Workers’ Remittances Reach $3.2 Billion in November 2025, Up 9.4% YoY
Pakistan recorded $3.2 billion in workers’ remittances in November 2025, marking a 9.4% year-on-year growth, with major inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, and the USA.
Pakistan Moves Closer to Privatisation of First Women Bank with Reference Price Recommendation
Pakistan moves forward with the privatisation of First Women Bank as the Privatisation Commission Board recommends a reference price to the Cabinet Committee, paving the way for a potential G2G deal with the UAE and signaling renewed investor confidence.
Pakistan Receives $3.2 Billion in September 2025 Remittances, Surges 11.3% YoY
Pakistan received $3.2 billion in remittances in September 2025, marking an 11.3% YoY surge, driven by inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the UK, strengthening the external account.
Pakistan Sees Record $38.3 Billion in Remittances for FY25, Marking 27% Surge Amid Economic Strains
Pakistan recorded an unprecedented $38.3 billion in remittances during FY25, rising 27% from the previous year, underscoring the crucial support of overseas Pakistanis in stabilizing the economy amid ongoing challenges.