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SBP issues auction calendar to raise Rs6.53 trillion from March to May 2026

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.

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March 4, 2026

Aurangzeb briefs IMF on Pakistan’s economic stability, reforms, and growth agenda

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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March 3, 2026

Pakistan’s headline inflation climbs to 7% in February 2026

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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March 2, 2026

Pakistan economy finds its feet, but storm clouds linger: ICMAP

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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February 26, 2026

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $106 million: SBP

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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February 26, 2026

Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs

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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February 22, 2026

Foreign investors pull $1.68bn from Pakistan as profit repatriation surges in 7MFY26

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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February 19, 2026

Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves dip $73 million: SBP

Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Pakistan’s net foreign exchange reserves declined by $73 million during the week ended February 13, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.

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February 19, 2026

Pakistan reports 41% plunge in foreign direct investment in 7MFY26

Karachi, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), with inflows plunging by 41% during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.

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February 17, 2026

Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account deficit in 7MFY26

Karachi, February 17, 2026 – Pakistan has recorded a current account deficit of $1.07 billion during the first seven months (July to January) of fiscal year 2025-26, marking a sharp shift from a $564 million surplus in the same period last year, according to the latest Balance of Payment (BOP) data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.

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February 17, 2026

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