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Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves stand at $16.637 billion: SBP

Karachi, May 29, 2025 – Pakistan’s total net foreign exchange (forex) reserves recorded a slight decrease during the week ended May 23, 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The net forex reserves fell by $12 million, settling at $16.637 billion, compared to $16.647 billion reported a week earlier, on May 16, 2025.
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May 29, 2025
Pakistan revamps FY26 budget circular for climate tagging

Islamabad, May 26, 2025 – In a major step toward aligning Pakistan’s fiscal planning with environmental priorities, the Finance Ministry has revised the Budget Call Circular for the fiscal year 2025-26 to formally incorporate climate tagging of government subsidies.
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May 26, 2025
IMF wraps up Pakistan visit, focuses on FY26 budget and reforms

ISLAMABAD, May 24, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded a critical staff visit to Pakistan, centered around the formulation of the upcoming FY2026 budget and evaluation of ongoing economic reforms.
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May 24, 2025
IMF reaffirms support for Pakistan after meeting all reform targets

Karachi, May 23, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its confidence in economic direction of Pakistan, confirming that the country has successfully met all performance targets under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
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May 23, 2025
Pakistan’s forex reserves climb to $16.65 billion with IMF inflows

Karachi, May 22, 2025 — Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have witnessed a significant increase, reaching $16.65 billion, fueled by the latest inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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May 22, 2025
Profit repatriation from Pakistan jumps 108% in 10MFY25

Karachi, May 19, 2025 – The repatriation of profit and dividends by foreign investors from Pakistan surged by an impressive 108% during the first ten months (July–April) of the fiscal year 2024–25, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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May 19, 2025
SBP reports 3% dip in foreign direct investment during 10MFY25

Karachi, May 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday released data showing a slight decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first ten months (July–April) of the fiscal year 2024-25. According to the SBP report, FDI dropped by 2.8% to $1.78 billion, compared with $1.84 billion recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
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May 16, 2025
Pakistan records $1.88 billion current account surplus in 10MFY25

Karachi, May 16, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded a notable turnaround in its external sector by posting a current account surplus of $1.88 billion during the first ten months (July to April) of the current fiscal year 2024-25, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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May 16, 2025
Pakistan sees $131 million rise in forex reserves ahead IMF inflows

Karachi, May 15, 2025 – The foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan witnessed a notable increase of $131 million during the week ending May 9, 2025, even before accounting for the incoming tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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May 15, 2025
SBP receives $1.02 billion tranche from IMF under EFF program

Karachi, May 14, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed on Wednesday that it has received a $1.023 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
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May 14, 2025