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Ministry clarifies UAE deposit repayment, rejects misleading claims

Islamabad, April 4, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected recent misleading and unfounded commentary regarding financial deposits from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), clarifying that the repayment process is part of routine financial arrangements between the two countries.
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April 4, 2026
Aurangzeb meets PBC, ABF delegations to discuss economic reforms, growth strategy

Islamabad, April 2, 2026 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held separate high-level meetings with delegations from the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and the American Business Forum (ABF) to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, ongoing reforms, and strategies to enhance investment and export growth.
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April 2, 2026
Pakistan forex reserves rise to $21.79 billion: SBP

Karachi, April 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have increased to $21.79 billion for the week ending March 27, 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rise reflects steady improvements in the country’s external account position amid ongoing economic reforms and financial inflows.
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April 2, 2026
Pakistan economy remains stable despite Iran war risks: Finance Ministry

Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – The Finance Division has projected a stable near-term outlook for Pakistan’s economy despite rising geopolitical tensions stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict. In its latest Monthly Economic Report, the ministry highlighted resilience across key economic sectors, supported by prudent fiscal management and improving industrial activity.
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April 1, 2026
SBP warns Middle East conflict may hit Pakistan economy

Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to put significant pressure on Pakistan’s trade balance and inflation, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. The warning came in the minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reflecting the central bank’s concerns over rising energy costs and their impact on the economy.
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March 27, 2026
IMF sends key MEFP draft to Pakistan ahead of Budget 2026-27

Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan, marking a crucial step in finalizing the 2026–27 budget and ongoing talks under the third review of the Extended Fund Facility and second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
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March 27, 2026
SBP reports $32 million rise in Pakistan’s forex reserves

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a modest increase of $32 million in the country’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ended March 19, 2026, signaling continued efforts to stabilize Pakistan’s external sector.
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March 26, 2026
Foreign investors pull $1.73bn profits from Pakistan in 8 months

Karachi, March 25, 2026 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated around $1.73 billion in profits and dividends during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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March 25, 2026
Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves rise by $106 million: SBP

Karachi, March 20, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (State Bank of Pakistan) reported an increase of $106 million in the country’s weekly foreign exchange reserves for the week ended March 13, 2026.
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March 20, 2026
FDI in Pakistan plunges 33% in 8MFY26, but February brings surprise recovery

Karachi, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows declined by over 33% during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday.
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March 17, 2026