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Pakistan Eyes $10 Billion US Deal to Strengthen Rupee and Reserves
Pakistan has formally requested a $10 billion exchange stabilization facility from the United States, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, in a move…
Gas Sector Debt Stalls IMF-Pakistan Talks Until September
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have failed to reach an agreement on how to resolve nearly Rs 1.7 trillion in circular debt accumulated…
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall $1.25 Billion After Debt Repayments
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declined sharply during the week ended July 10, 2026, primarily due to repayments…
Pakistan Retires Record Rs. 4.7 Trillion in Public Debt Before Maturity
Pakistan has retired a record Rs. 4.722 trillion (approximately $17 billion) in public debt before maturity, marking the largest early debt repayment and liability management…
Pakistan to Receive Another $3.6 Billion in IMF Funding Over Next 14 Months
Pakistan is set to receive an additional $3.6 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)over the next 14 months under its ongoing lending programmes, subject…
Pakistan Secures $376 Million World Bank Funding for Energy Grid
The World Bank has approved $375.9 million in financing for the Grid Stability Enhancement Project in Pakistan, aimed at strengthening the national power transmission network.…
Government Raises Rs2.07 Trillion in T-Bills Auction as Yields Fall
The federal government raised Rs2.068 trillion through the latest auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), with borrowing costs falling across all maturities to levels below…
SECP Introduces ESG Mutual Funds Framework to Promote Sustainable Investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced the country’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Mutual Funds Framework, enabling asset management companies…
Pakistan Secures $12 Billion Foreign Loans in First 11 Months of FY26
Pakistan received more than $12.1 billion in foreign assistance during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a sharp increase in external financing…
Govt to Digitise National Savings Operations to Improve Access for Millions
The federal government is moving ahead with the digital transformation of the Central Directorate of National Savings, aiming to modernize services and improve accessibility for…
Pakistan May Need New IMF Deal as $123 Billion Funding Gap Looms
Pakistan faces $123 billion in external financing requirements over the next five years, making an exit from International Monetary Fund (IMF) dependency highly unlikely during…
Rs25,000 Premium Prize Bond Draw Date Announced for June 2026 in Peshawar
he next quarterly draw of the Rs25,000 Premium Prize Bond is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2026, in Peshawar, according to the official…
