Net FDI declines sharply due to outflows from food and electronics sectors, while power and financial services provide support
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Pakistan posts $139 million current account deficit in FY26 as imports outpace exports
Record remittances cushion external account, but widening trade gap pushes balance back into deficit
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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves drop by $1.25 billion
SBP reserves decline sharply during the week ending July 10, 2026, while Pakistan’s overall liquid foreign exchange reserves remain above $22.6 billion.
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SBP reserves jump 11.8% to $18.47 billion on government inflows
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reach $23.99 billion as central bank holdings strengthen
ISLAMABAD: SBP foreign exchange reserves in July 2026 surged by $1.94 billion, or 11.8%, during the week ended July 3, 2026, supported by the receipt of Government of Pakistan (GoP) inflows, according to data released by the central bank.
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Pakistan remittances fall 18% to $3.5 billion in June 2026
Annual remittance inflows hit a record $41.59 billion in FY2025-26 despite seasonal decline in June
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remittances in June 2026 fell 18% month-on-month to $3.48 billion, mainly due to a high base in the previous month during the festive season, while annual inflows climbed to a record $41.59 billion in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), according to research based on State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data.
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SBP Governor urges banks to boost lending to Agriculture, SMEs
Jameel Ahmad calls for sector-specific financial products and digital innovation to support Pakistan’s economic growth
ISLAMABAD: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has urged commercial banks to move beyond traditional lending models and reduce reliance on government-backed financing schemes by developing sector-specific financial products tailored to the needs of agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and other productive sectors.
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SBP removes minimum deposit rate for large deposits and firms
Central bank abolishes mandatory minimum return on large individual deposits, trusts and private companies to ease banks’ funding costs.
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SBP launches InvestPak to expand digital investment in government securities
New web portal and mobile app enable retail and corporate investors to purchase Government of Pakistan securities digitally while promoting financial inclusion.
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Pakistan’s economy strengthens as SBP reserves climb to $18.4 billion: Governor
Jameel Ahmad says stronger reserves, record remittances and a stable external sector are laying the foundation for sustained economic growth
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SBP Forex Reserves Climb to $16.5 Billion on Multilateral Inflows
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reach $22 billion as central bank holdings post a weekly gain of $611 million.
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