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IMF sends key MEFP draft to Pakistan ahead of Budget 2026-27

Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has shared a draft of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) with Pakistan, marking a crucial step in finalizing the 2026–27 budget and ongoing talks under the third review of the Extended Fund Facility and second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
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March 27, 2026
SBP reports $32 million rise in Pakistan’s forex reserves

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a modest increase of $32 million in the country’s foreign exchange reserves for the week ended March 19, 2026, signaling continued efforts to stabilize Pakistan’s external sector.
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March 26, 2026
Foreign investors pull $1.73bn profits from Pakistan in 8 months

Karachi, March 25, 2026 – Foreign investors operating in Pakistan repatriated around $1.73 billion in profits and dividends during the first eight months (July–February) of fiscal year 2025–26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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March 25, 2026
Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves rise by $106 million: SBP

Karachi, March 20, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (State Bank of Pakistan) reported an increase of $106 million in the country’s weekly foreign exchange reserves for the week ended March 13, 2026.
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March 20, 2026
FDI in Pakistan plunges 33% in 8MFY26, but February brings surprise recovery

Karachi, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows declined by over 33% during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday.
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March 17, 2026
Pakistan achieves $427M current account surplus in February 2026

Karachi, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of $427 million in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday. This marks the largest monthly surplus since March 2025, when the country recorded $1.28 billion, highlighting improving external sector performance.
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March 16, 2026
Pakistan inflation outlook if global oil stays above $100 per barrel

Karachi, March 14, 2026 – Pakistan’s inflation outlook could face renewed pressure if global oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, according to a research analysis by Topline Securities Limited, which assessed how rising energy costs may impact the country’s inflation trajectory and monetary policy stance.
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March 14, 2026
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $164 million in a week

Karachi, March 12, 2026 – Pakistan recorded a weekly increase of $164 million in its total foreign exchange reserves, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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March 12, 2026
Pakistan receives $26.50 billion in workers’ remittances in 8MFY26: SBP

Karachi, March 10, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported that overseas Pakistani workers sent $26.50 billion in remittances during the first eight months (July to February) of the current fiscal year 2025-26. This represents a 10.5% increase compared to $23.98 billion received during the same period last year.
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March 10, 2026
Pakistan’s total forex reserves increase by $26 million: SBP

Karachi, March 5, 2026: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange (forex) reserves increased by $26 million for the week ended February 27, 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The reserves rose to $21.434 billion, compared to $21.408 billion in the previous week.
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March 5, 2026