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Govt eyes Rs5.57 trillion borrowing via Q1 auctions

Karachi, July 8, 2025 – The federal government is set to raise a record Rs5.57 trillion through borrowing via auctions of government securities during the first quarter (July–September) of the fiscal year 2025-26, as part of its ongoing efforts to manage the budget deficit and fund public expenditure.
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July 8, 2025
Pakistan tops India, Bangladesh in agriculture GDP share

Islamabad, July 6, 2025 – Good news for Pakistan’s economy: the agriculture sector is making a strong comeback! According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025, the country’s agriculture share in GDP has jumped from 21.9% in 2019–20 to an impressive 24.03% in 2023–24. This rise highlights how agriculture is not just surviving—it’s thriving and playing a bigger role in national economic growth.
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July 6, 2025
Bangladesh beats Pakistan, India in cotton yield

In a striking revelation from the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025, Bangladesh has outperformed both Pakistan and India in cotton yield—despite growing the crop on a significantly smaller area.
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July 6, 2025
Pakistan’s forex reserves cross $18 billion mark amid strong inflows

Karachi, July 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have surged past the $18 billion mark, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s external position.
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July 3, 2025
SBP forex reserves surge to $14.51 billion, exceed IMF benchmark

KARACHI, July 2, 2025 — In a strong signal of macroeconomic stability, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced that its foreign exchange (forex) reserves surged to $14.51 billion by the close of fiscal year 2024-25, crossing the target set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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July 2, 2025
Pakistan records sharp decline in inflation to 4.49% in FY 2024-25

Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in average headline inflation, which dropped to 4.49% in fiscal year 2024-25, down from a staggering 23.41% in the previous fiscal year.
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July 1, 2025
Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves fall $2.61 billion before fiscal close

Karachi, June 26, 2025 — Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have witnessed a dramatic plunge of $2.61 billion in just one week, raising fresh concerns over the country’s external financial stability ahead of the fiscal year-end.
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June 26, 2025
National Assembly passes Rs17.57tr FY26 budget, effective July 1

Islamabad, June 26, 2025 — In a significant fiscal development, the National Assembly on Thursday approved the much-anticipated Budget 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs17.57 trillion. The federal budget, which takes effect from July 1, was passed after intense deliberations and a clause-by-clause reading in the lower house of Parliament.
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June 26, 2025
Pakistan, ADB seal $350 million women empowerment deal

Islamabad, June 24, 2025 — In a significant stride towards inclusive economic development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a landmark $350 million loan agreement aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment in the country.
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June 24, 2025
Aurangzeb announces relief measures proposed for FY26 budget

Islamabad, June 23, 2025 – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday unveiled a broad array of relief measures incorporated in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025–26, following recommendations by the National Assembly and Senate finance committees.
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June 23, 2025