Foreign Exchange Reserves
SBP Reserves Climb to $17.081 Billion After IMF and Panda Bond Inflows
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank (SBP) rose by $1.214 billion in a week, reaching $17.081 billion as of 15 May 2026. The…
Pakistan Turns to Eurobonds as UAE Loan Repayment Looms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed the country is actively exploring multiple new debt instruments to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility due for repayment…
Government Requests Extension of $1.2 Billion Saudi Oil Facility Until 2027
Pakistan has asked Saudi Arabia to extend a $1.2 billion oil financing facility for another two years as the current arrangement nears its expiry next…
SBP Reserves Hit a Four-Year High as Pakistan Awaits IMF Inflow
Foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) hit a four-year high this week. The central bank reported a $22 million increase during…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Soars 46% in September 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in September 2025, hitting US$3.3 billion, a 46% year-on-year increase, raising fresh concerns for the economy. According to data from…
