Quarterly fund release schedule and tighter financial controls introduced to improve cash management and execution of development projects.
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Pakistan issues first Panda Bond in China’s capital market
RMB-denominated sovereign bond attracts more than five times investor demand
Pakistan on Thursday issued its first-ever Panda Bond in China’s onshore capital market, marking the country’s debut sovereign RMB-denominated bond issuance, according to Khurram Schehzad.
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Government collects Rs37.28 billion carbon levy in 9MFY26
Climate Support Levy introduced under Finance Act 2025 boosts revenue collection during first nine months
The government collected Rs37.28 billion in carbon levy during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025-26, according to official data released on Thursday.
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Pakistan budget deficit shrinks sharply to 0.7% in 9MFY26 amid macroeconomic stabilization
Record improvement in public finances signals strengthening fiscal discipline and narrowing twin deficits
Pakistan has reported a sharp contraction in its budget deficit, which fell to just 0.7% of GDP during the first nine months (July–March) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to 3.7% in the same period last year.
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MoF expands Treasury Single Account to 66 new entities
ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has expanded the coverage of Pakistan’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework by adding 66 new public entities, according to an official circular issued on Thursday.
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Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 30, 2026: Education costs in Pakistan are rising at a much faster pace than alcoholic beverages, highlighting an uneven inflation pattern as the economy absorbs shocks from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Pakistan economy remains stable despite Iran war risks: Finance Ministry
Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – The Finance Division has projected a stable near-term outlook for Pakistan’s economy despite rising geopolitical tensions stemming from the ongoing Iran conflict. In its latest Monthly Economic Report, the ministry highlighted resilience across key economic sectors, supported by prudent fiscal management and improving industrial activity.
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Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The Ministry of Finance on Sunday issued a detailed clarification on Pakistan’s external debt position and associated interest payments, countering what it described as misleading claims in a recent press commentary.
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SOEs report Rs122 billion net losses in FY25, up 300% YoY
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) recorded a staggering net loss of Rs122 billion in the fiscal year 2025, marking a 300% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual report released by the Finance Ministry.
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Pakistan posts Rs542 billion budget surplus in 1HFY26
Islamabad — Pakistan recorded a budget surplus of Rs542 billion during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a sharp turnaround from a deficit of Rs1.54 trillion in the same period last year, official data released by the Ministry of Finance showed on Friday.
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