Pakistan Economy
Current Account Surplus Hits $110 Million in September
Pakistan’s current account surplus reached $110 million in September, marking a sharp turnaround from the previous months’ deficits, according to data released by the State…
Pakistan Records $594 Million Current Account Deficit in 1QFY26
Pakistan’s current account deficit widened to $594 million in the first quarter of FY26, compared to $502 million in the same period last year, according…
Gold Prices Tumble in Pakistan for 2nd Day as Global Trends Shift
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trend for the second consecutive day, reflecting losses in the global bullion market amid a stronger dollar and…
Pakistan’s Gold Reserves Cross $9 Billion Amid Global Bullion Surge
Pakistan’s gold reserves have surged to nearly $9 billion, driven by a global rally in bullion prices. The increase is largely valuation-driven, not due to…
Muhammadi Exchange Company’s FX License Revoked by State Bank of Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revoked the authorization of M/s Muhammadi Exchange Company (Pvt.) Ltd. to operate in the foreign exchange business, effective…
Pakistan Floods 2025 Cause $2.9B Economic Loss
Pakistan’s economy has suffered an estimated loss of $2.9 billion (Rs. 822 billion) due to the devastating 2025 floods, according to Federal Minister for Planning…
Gold Rally Lifts Pakistan’s Reserves to Near Record Highs
Pakistan’s foreign reserves have surged close to record highs, driven by the global gold rally that has strengthened the country’s external position. According to data…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Jumps 34% in Latest Quarter
Pakistan’s trade deficit has jumped 34% in the latest quarter due to a drop in exports and a significant rise in imports, raising concerns about…
Pakistan’s Economy Gains Momentum as SBP Reports Lowest Fiscal Deficit in 9 Years
Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of recovery and stability, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirming that the fiscal deficit has fallen to…
IMF Predicts Pakistan’s Net Debt to Rise to 65.7% of GDP in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Pakistan’s government net debt will increase slightly from 65.3% of GDP in 2025 to 65.7% in 2026,…
FBR Confirms Income Tax Filing Deadline Extension to October 31, 2025
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 until October 31, 2025. The…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
Pakistan Banking Sector 3QCY25 Earnings Preview: NBP, UBL Lead Growth
Pakistan’s commercial banks are set to post solid earnings growth in the third quarter of 2025 (3QCY25), with the Arif Habib Limited (AHL) banking universe…
