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Karachi, March 5, 2026: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange (forex) reserves increased by $26 million for the week ended February 27, 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The reserves rose to $21.434 billion, compared to $21.408 billion in the previous week.
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Islamabad, March 5, 2026: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott CMG OBE, at the Finance Division on Thursday to discuss Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, economic reforms, and bilateral economic cooperation.
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Karachi: Pakistan’s total public debt surged by 10% over the past year, reaching Rs79.32 trillion by January 31, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The increase reflects rising domestic and external borrowing amid ongoing fiscal and economic challenges.
(more…)Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its auction calendar for March to May 2026, setting a cumulative borrowing target of Rs6.525 trillion through Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs). The move highlights significant refinancing requirements and the government’s continued reliance on domestic debt markets.
(more…)Islamabad — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Aurangzeb met the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission on Monday, marking the start of the third review under Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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Islamabad, March 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation surged to 7% in February 2026, marking a significant rise compared to both last month and the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase reflects continued pressure on consumer prices amid rising costs across food, energy, and other essential commodities.
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Karachi, February 26, 2026 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has said that Pakistan’s economy is gradually stabilizing, though persistent structural challenges continue to cast a shadow over sustainable growth.
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Karachi, February 26, 2026 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable increase of $106 million on a weekly basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, reflecting improved external inflows and cautious optimism in the financial markets.
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Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance on Sunday issued a detailed clarification on Pakistan’s external debt position and associated interest payments, countering what it described as misleading claims in a recent press commentary.
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Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated $1.68 billion in profits and dividends during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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