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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Government approves wheat policy 2025-26, sets support price at Rs3,500 per maund
Islamabad, October 20, 2025 – The federal government of Pakistan has approved the National Wheat Policy 2025-26, setting the wheat procurement price at Rs3,500 per maund to ensure fair compensation for farmers and maintain adequate strategic wheat reserves.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens 18% in first quarter of FY2025-26: SBP
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.
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Pakistan, Iran revise SRO to strengthen barter trade ties
Islamabad, October 19, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have revised the Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) under the Business-to-Business (B2B) Barter Trade Mechanism 2023, in a major step to enhance bilateral trade through non-cash exchanges.
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SBP recommends major reforms to boost Pakistan’s electricity demand
Karachi, October 18, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed key policy measures to boost electricity demand in the country, highlighting that affordable, reliable, and efficiently distributed power is vital for sustained economic growth.
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FBR to Publish Active Taxpayers List (ATL) 2025 on November 1
Islamabad, October 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially confirmed that it will release the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the tax year 2025 on November 1, 2025, following the recent extension in the income tax return filing deadline.
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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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Gold price in Pakistan hits historic Rs456,900 per tola — biggest-ever single-day jump
Karachi, October 17, 2025 – In an extraordinary and record-shattering move, gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Friday, marking the largest single-day increase in history.
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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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Pakistan suspends Afghan transit trade amid border unrest
Karachi, October 16, 2025 – Pakistan has suspended Afghan transit trade operations with immediate effect amid escalating unrest along the Pak-Afghan border, according to an official notification issued by the Directorate of Transit Trade, a division of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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