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  • Pakistan maintains economic recovery despite flood impact: Finance Report

    Pakistan maintains economic recovery despite flood impact: Finance Report

    Islamabad, October 27, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy has stayed on the recovery track despite the challenges caused by recent floods, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Monthly Economic Outlook for October 2025.

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  • PM Shehbaz urges strategy reforms for economic growth

    PM Shehbaz urges strategy reforms for economic growth

    Islamabad, October 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed federal institutions to refine existing economic strategies based on expert and business community recommendations to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Pakistan.

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  • Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $42 million in a week: SBP

    Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $42 million in a week: SBP

    Karachi, October 23, 2025 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves recorded a weekly increase of $42 million, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.

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  • Aurangzeb explains reasons behind exit of foreign firms from Pakistan

    Aurangzeb explains reasons behind exit of foreign firms from Pakistan

    Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb clarified on Wednesday that the recent departure of some foreign companies from Pakistan stems largely from their global strategic decisions, not due to the country’s internal economic issues.

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  • Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops 34% in first quarter of FY2025-26: SBP

    Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops 34% in first quarter of FY2025-26: SBP

    Karachi, October 20, 2025 – Pakistan recorded a 34% year-on-year decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter (July–September) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.

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  • Pakistan’s current account deficit widens 18% in first quarter of FY2025-26: SBP

    Pakistan’s current account deficit widens 18% in first quarter of FY2025-26: SBP

    Karachi, October 20, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) widened by 18% year-on-year during the first quarter (July–September) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.

    As per the Balance of Payments report, the country recorded a current account deficit of $594 million during 1QFY26, compared to a deficit of $502 million in the same quarter last year. The increase reflects a widening gap in the balance of trade despite stronger inflows from workers’ remittances.

    The SBP highlighted that the balance on trade in goods registered a deficit of $7.53 billion in the first quarter of FY2025–26, up from $6.84 billion recorded in the corresponding period of FY2024–25.

    Similarly, the balance on trade in services also deteriorated slightly, posting a deficit of $931 million compared to $900 million in the previous year’s quarter. This brings the combined deficit in goods and services to $8.46 billion during July–September FY2025–26.

    On a positive note, workers’ remittances rose to $9.54 billion in the first quarter of FY2025–26, compared to $8.80 billion during the same period last fiscal year — a 9% year-on-year increase, indicating continued support from overseas Pakistanis.

    Economists note that while higher remittances and controlled imports helped contain the deficit, rising global oil prices and import-related pressures continue to weigh on Pakistan’s external account stability.

  • Aurangzeb projects FY26 GDP growth at 4% despite flood damage

    Aurangzeb projects FY26 GDP growth at 4% despite flood damage

    Islamabad, October 17, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence that Pakistan’s GDP growth will range between 3.5% and 4% in fiscal year 2025–26, despite the devastating impact of recent monsoon floods that ravaged farmland, displaced millions, and claimed over 900 lives nationwide.

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  • SBP projects FY26 GDP growth at 4.25%, releases annual report

    SBP projects FY26 GDP growth at 4.25%, releases annual report

    Karachi, October 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the fiscal year 2024–25, projecting the country’s GDP growth between 3.25% and 4.25% for FY2025–26. The central bank also anticipates inflation to average around 7% during the current fiscal year.

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  • PM Shehbaz Welcomes IMF Staff-Level Agreement

    PM Shehbaz Welcomes IMF Staff-Level Agreement

    Islamabad, October 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep satisfaction over Pakistan’s successful staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1 billion tranche, describing it as a strong reflection of the country’s improved economic fundamentals and renewed investor confidence.

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  • IMF and Pakistan reach SLA for $1.2 billion disbursement

    IMF and Pakistan reach SLA for $1.2 billion disbursement

    Washington, DC, October 15, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) paving the way for the disbursement of $1.2 billion, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.

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