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Karachi, October 20, 2025 – Pakistan recorded a 34% year-on-year decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter (July–September) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Karachi, October 20, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) widened by 18% year-on-year during the first quarter (July–September) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
As per the Balance of Payments report, the country recorded a current account deficit of $594 million during 1QFY26, compared to a deficit of $502 million in the same quarter last year. The increase reflects a widening gap in the balance of trade despite stronger inflows from workers’ remittances.
The SBP highlighted that the balance on trade in goods registered a deficit of $7.53 billion in the first quarter of FY2025–26, up from $6.84 billion recorded in the corresponding period of FY2024–25.
Similarly, the balance on trade in services also deteriorated slightly, posting a deficit of $931 million compared to $900 million in the previous year’s quarter. This brings the combined deficit in goods and services to $8.46 billion during July–September FY2025–26.
On a positive note, workers’ remittances rose to $9.54 billion in the first quarter of FY2025–26, compared to $8.80 billion during the same period last fiscal year — a 9% year-on-year increase, indicating continued support from overseas Pakistanis.
Economists note that while higher remittances and controlled imports helped contain the deficit, rising global oil prices and import-related pressures continue to weigh on Pakistan’s external account stability.
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.
(more…)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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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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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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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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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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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).
(more…)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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