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Import push C/A back into deficit

SBP data shows trade shortfall hits $324m in April, widening gap to 47% MoM

Saudi largesse plugs Pakistan's sudden reserve hole

Islamabad to seek additional loan from IMF

Pakistan’s REER Hits 7.5-Year High, Rupee Now Overvalued

Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) surged to a 7.5-year high this April 2026. While a strong rupee index suggests domestic stability, exporters face growing pricing pre...

Pakistan to close 70 govt accounts

IMF seeks transfer of Rs300b to treasury, longer debt maturity to reduce risks

Pakistan’s Islamic finance approaches its annual investment target

Pakistan faces economic strain; oil surge drives inflation toward 11%

Pakistan's economy faces sustained pressure with double-digit inflation likely to persist due to surging global oil prices amid the Middle East crisis. Rising energy costs and regi...

S&P cites macro stress risk from ME war

Projects Pakistan's real GDP growth at 3.2% in fiscal year 2027

Pakistan Repays UAE Loans in Full, Forex Reserves Hold Strong Above $15B: State Bank Update

Pakistan successfully closed its debt chapter with the UAE this month, repaying the final $1 billion of a larger bilateral deposit. Despite clearing $4.85 billion in external oblig...

Trade deficit hits 46-month high

Imports surge 7% to $6.55b as exports decline on MoM basis

Pakistan’s exports to US up by 02% to $4.634 bln in 9 months

Pak lines up $4.8bn in external repayments by June, including $3.5bn owed to UAE: Report

Pakistan is set to repay $4.8 billion in foreign debt by June, including $3.5 billion to the UAE. This comes as Abu Dhabi sought quicker returns on deposits amid regional tensions....

Pakistan and the Economics of Diplomacy

Khurram Husain joins host Tushar Shetty to examine whether Pakistan’s recent diplomatic gains are translating into meaningful economic progress.

Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability strengthens with 3.8% real GDP growth in H1-FY26: SBP

IMF lowers Pakistan's economic growth forecast to 3.5%, inflation to 8.4% for next fiscal year

Projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate

KSA, Qatar offer $5b assistance to Pakistan

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves remain under pressure due to rising import costs

Pakistan Returns $2 Billion Owed In Debt To UAE

The insiders said Pakistan has been paying around 6% interest on the amount it owed to the UAE.

Pakistan’s IMF-backed recovery under pressure as US-Iran mediation stalls

Pakistan’s bid to mediate between the US and Iran has put Islamabad near the centre of efforts to defuse the Middle East conflict, but with no lasting peace yet in sight, its fragi...

Reserves strengthen to $22.6 billion

SBP holdings jump $1.21b to $17.08b on IMF inflows, bond proceeds

Pakistan clears $3.45bn UAE deposits after final repayment

Saudi Arabia Deposits Final $1 Billion to SBP: Total $3 Billion Support Package Confirmed

The State Bank of Pakistan has received a final $1 billion tranche from Saudi Arabia, completing a $3 billion financial package aimed at stabilizing the economy. This inflow follow...

Pakistan Receives $2B from Saudi Arabia to Stabilize Forex Reserves Before Major UAE Repayment

Pakistan strengthens its economic buffers as the State Bank receives a critical $2 billion deposit from Saudi Arabia. This timely inflow stabilizes foreign exchange reserves ahead...

Pakistan's repayment of UAE deposits signals improving external stability: analysts

Says Pakistan's clear capability to fulfil commitments reinforce mutual trust rather than any strain

$2b profit sent abroad in 10 months

Foreign companies repatriate $172m in April, up 42% YoY

Pakistan’s economic policies shield public from war impact, ceasefire brings relief: Kayani