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SBP data shows rise in profit outflows, led by UK, China and banking sector earnings Foreign investors repatriated more than $2 billion in profits and dividends from Pakistan during the first ten months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Monday.
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SBP data shows sharp drop in foreign investment despite easing portfolio outflows State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday that foreign direct investment (FDI) into Pakistan fell 31% during the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting continued pressure on external investment inflows.
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Rising trade deficit pushes Pakistan into monthly external account shortfall State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday reported that Pakistan posted a current account deficit (CAD) of $324 million in April 2026, reversing the strong surplus recorded in the previous month.
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Jameel Ahmad says falling global commodity prices impacting Pakistan’s export earnings Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad on Friday said Pakistan’s exports are likely to decline by around $2 billion during fiscal year 2025-26 due to weak global commodity prices and challenging international economic conditions.
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Central bank expands digital payments initiative to 96 cattle markets across Pakistan The State Bank of Pakistan has launched a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign for Eid-ul-Azha 2026 aimed at promoting secure and convenient digital transactions in cattle markets across the country.
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Pakistan’s reserves rise ahead of $1.3 billion IMF inflow received on May 12, 2026
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Rising investor interest drives sharp increase in registered prize bond holdings amid documentation push Investment in premium prize bonds in Pakistan increased by 24.30% in the year ended March 31, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.
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Rising global bullion prices boost Pakistan’s strategic gold holdings despite recent market volatility Pakistan’s gold reserves surged 40% year-on-year to reach $9.61 billion in April 2026, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.
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Central bank simplifies inheritance remittance process for foreign legal heirs KARACHI – State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued revised instructions regarding the distribution and remittance of assets belonging to deceased persons to legal heirs residing abroad.
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Central bank says lack of global payment platforms limits growth potential of Pakistan’s booming gig economy The State Bank of Pakistan has acknowledged that the absence of widely used international payment platforms, particularly PayPal, continues to create major financial and operational hurdles for Pakistani freelancers.
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