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.

Karachi, March 10, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that overseas Pakistani workers sent $26.50 billion in remittances during the first eight months (July to February) of the current fiscal year 2025-26. This represents a 10.5% increase compared to $23.98 billion received during the same period last year.