WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that controlling militancy is essential for Pakistan’s financial stability. Speaking at the end of his week-long visit to Washington for the IMF and World Bank meetings, he noted that investors and global lenders repeatedly raised concerns about Pakistan’s security situation and its link to economic recovery. Federal […]
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Bloomberg Ranks Pakistan Second-Best Emerging Economy Globally
NEW YORK — In a major global recognition, Bloomberg has ranked Pakistan as the world’s second-best emerging economy, highlighting a remarkable turnaround in the country’s financial credibility and investor confidence. According to Bloomberg’s latest analysis, Pakistan’s default risk has declined by an unprecedented 2,200 basis points from June 2024 to September 2025, marking one of […]
PM Shehbaz applauds S&P upgrade, promises growth
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised S&P Global’s decision to raise Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from CCC+ to B-. He called the upgrade a positive sign for the country’s economic reforms. The rating agency also gave Pakistan a stable outlook, reflecting growing confidence in the government’s policies. PM Shehbaz said the move shows that Pakistan is […]