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Pakistan’s 9MFY25 budget deficit narrows 2.4% on strong revenue

Islamabad, May 7, 2025 — Pakistan’s fiscal indicators showed notable improvement during the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year (July–March FY2024-25), as the federal budget deficit shrank to 2.4% of GDP, down significantly from 3.7% recorded during the same period last year. The Ministry of Finance released these figures on Wednesday, attributing the fiscal improvement to a surge in both tax and non-tax revenues.
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May 7, 2025
Aurangzeb leads financial review amid rising regional tensions

Islamabad, May 7, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the resilience of Pakistan’s financial system, emphasizing that it remains stable, secure, and well-coordinated despite growing regional tensions.
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May 7, 2025
Weekly foreign exchange reserves decline by $184 million: SBP

Karachi, May 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves witnessed a decline of $184 million during the week ending April 25, 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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May 2, 2025
Pakistan’s trade deficit soars 55% year-on-year in April 2025

Islamabad, May 2, 2025 — Pakistan has reported a steep year-on-year rise in its trade deficit, which surged by 55% in April 2025, highlighting growing concerns over the country’s external trade balance.
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May 2, 2025
Aurangzeb confident Pakistan can navigate US tariff challenges

Karachi, April 30, 2025 — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured the business community that Pakistan is fully capable of handling the impact of new U.S. tariffs and evolving global economic conditions.
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April 30, 2025
SBP flags tariffs, global conflicts as risks to economy

Karachi, April 28, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday released its Half Year Report FY25 on the state of Pakistan’s economy, highlighting several key risks that could impact the country’s future economic performance.
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April 28, 2025
Weekly SPI inflation falls 1.92% on electricity charges drop

Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation dropped by 1.92% during the week ending April 24, 2025, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The decrease in inflation was primarily driven by a substantial 19.17% fall in electricity charges for the first quarter (Q1), offering some relief to consumers amid persistent economic pressures.
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April 25, 2025
PM Shehbaz forms high-level committee for investment protection

Islamabad, April 24, 2025 — In a strategic step aimed at enhancing investor confidence and improving the business climate, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a high-level committee to develop a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of investment in Pakistan.
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April 24, 2025
SBP reports $367 million decline in official forex reserves

Karachi, April 24, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a significant drop in its official foreign exchange (forex) reserves, with a decline of $367 million during the week ending April 18, 2025.
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April 24, 2025
World Bank lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast to 2.7%

The World Bank has slightly lowered its GDP growth projection for Pakistan to 2.7% for the fiscal year 2025, down from its earlier forecast of 2.8%.
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April 24, 2025