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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens to $1.74 billion in 1HFY26: SBP

Karachi, January 19, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a sharp increase in the country’s current account deficit, which surged to $1.74 billion during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26. This represents a significant shift from a current account surplus of $957 million recorded in the same period last year.

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January 19, 2026

Pakistan’s weekly foreign exchange reserves rise by $56 million: SBP

Karachi, January 15, 2026 — Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded an increase of $56 million during the past week, reflecting improved external inflows, according to weekly data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

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January 15, 2026

Exodus of MNCs from Pakistan: Aurangzeb admits high taxes, energy costs

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday acknowledged that high taxation, elevated energy tariffs and costly financing have prompted some multinational companies (MNCs) to exit Pakistan, while maintaining that overall investor confidence remains stable as new domestic and foreign players continue to enter the market.

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January 15, 2026

ECC approves funds for FBR digital enforcement stations, Defence and IT initiatives

Islamabad – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved multiple technical supplementary grants (TSGs) to support digital enforcement, defence, education and information technology initiatives across the country.

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January 14, 2026

Pakistan’s weekly foreign exchange reserves rise by $180 million: SBP

Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Pakistan’s total foreign exchange (forex) reserves recorded a notable increase of $180 million during the past week, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The improvement highlights continued stability in the country’s external account position amid ongoing economic reforms.

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January 8, 2026

PM Shehbaz directs easy loan access for SMEs to boost economy

Karachi, January 5, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered relevant authorities to ensure easier access to loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to strengthen the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and boost national exports.

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January 5, 2026

Pakistan records marginal $11 million weekly dip in forex reserves

Karachi, January 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves posted a nominal decline of $11 million during the week ended December 26, 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. Despite the slight weekly drop, analysts view the overall reserves position as stable, supported by recent external inflows.

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January 1, 2026

ICMAP unveils action-oriented roadmap to implement IMF governance reforms

Karachi, December 24, 2025 — The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has unveiled a comprehensive and action-driven strategic roadmap aimed at converting the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) governance diagnostics into practical reforms.

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December 24, 2025

IMF warns vested interests could derail Pakistan reform program

Islamabad, December 19, 2025: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed serious concerns that powerful vested interest groups in Pakistan could undermine the effective implementation of agreed program policies, posing risks to fiscal stability and long-term economic growth.

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December 19, 2025

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves cross $21 billion after IMF tranche

Karachi, December 18, 2025 – Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves have surpassed the $21 billion mark following the recent disbursement of a loan tranche by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), providing much-needed support to the country’s external finances.

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December 18, 2025

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