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Aurangzeb projects FY26 GDP growth at 4% despite flood damage

Islamabad, October 17, 2025 – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence that Pakistan’s GDP growth will range between 3.5% and 4% in fiscal year 2025–26, despite the devastating impact of recent monsoon floods that ravaged farmland, displaced millions, and claimed over 900 lives nationwide.

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October 17, 2025

SBP projects FY26 GDP growth at 4.25%, releases annual report

Karachi, October 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the fiscal year 2024–25, projecting the country’s GDP growth between 3.25% and 4.25% for FY2025–26. The central bank also anticipates inflation to average around 7% during the current fiscal year.

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October 16, 2025

PM Shehbaz Welcomes IMF Staff-Level Agreement

Islamabad, October 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep satisfaction over Pakistan’s successful staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1 billion tranche, describing it as a strong reflection of the country’s improved economic fundamentals and renewed investor confidence.

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October 15, 2025

IMF and Pakistan reach SLA for $1.2 billion disbursement

Washington, DC, October 15, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) paving the way for the disbursement of $1.2 billion, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.

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October 15, 2025

IMF forecasts Pakistan’s FY26 GDP growth at 3.6%

Islamabad, October 14, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 3.6 percent for fiscal year 2026, reflecting a steady improvement from the 2.7 percent growth recorded in FY2025.

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October 14, 2025

Aurangzeb says Pakistan close to IMF review deal

Islamabad, October 14, 2025 — Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has confirmed that Pakistan is set to finalize a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week, marking a crucial milestone toward securing the next $1.24 billion tranche from the lender.

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October 14, 2025

FM Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for WB, IMF meetings

Washington, October 12, 2025 – Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has arrived in Washington, D.C., on a six-day official visit to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB).

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October 12, 2025

Aurangzeb departs for IMF, World Bank annual meetings

Islamabad, October 11, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has departed for the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

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October 11, 2025

Less than half of trillion dollar economy is documented: Aurangzeb

Islamabad, October 10, 2025 — Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, revealed on Friday that Pakistan’s actual economic size may be close to one trillion dollars, but less than half of it is formally documented.

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October 10, 2025

Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves edge up to $19.81 billion

Karachi, October 9, 2025 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves recorded a slight increase, reaching $19.81 billion by the week ended October 3, 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.

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October 9, 2025

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