Pakistan recorded a current account surplus of $459 million in May 2026, marking a significant turnaround from the $276 million deficit reported in April. The improvement strengthened the country’s external sector position and reflected the combined impact of rising remittances, lower import payments and relatively stable economic conditions during the month. A major contributor to […]
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PSX surges on easing Middle East tensions hopes
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong rally on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing sharply as investor sentiment improved on expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Positive momentum helps PSX gain nearly 1,400 points The index reached an intraday high of 173,444.89 points, gaining 3,532.94 points or 2.08%, while […]
PSX rebounds strongly as KSE-100 jumps over 2,000 points
The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded a strong recovery on Tuesday as investor confidence returned after a sharp decline in the previous session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by more than 2,000 points during early trading, briefly touching the 151,000 mark and signaling renewed optimism in the market. Earlier, the market had faced heavy selling pressure […]
PSX soars as economic signals restore investor confidence
The Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded a strong rebound on Wednesday, ending a two-day losing streak as improved economic indicators boosted investor sentiment across major sectors. The recovery was largely driven by positive current account data, which signaled short-term stability in Pakistan’s external financial position. During intraday trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by more than […]
PM cites sharp economic turnaround
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s inflation rate has dropped sharply from 29.2 percent to 4.5 percent over two years, crediting consistent government policies and difficult economic decisions. Addressing a reform ceremony in Islamabad, he said measurable progress restored confidence. He added that stability replaced uncertainty after a challenging economic phase. The prime minister highlighted major fiscal […]
Pakistan posts $110 million current account surplus in September
Pakistan recorded a $110 million current account surplus in September 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This is a sharp improvement from the $52 million deficit seen in the same month last year. The positive shift was driven by strong remittance inflows and higher export earnings. These developments signal improving economic stability, […]
Pakistan posts $254mn current account deficit in July
Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $254 million in July 2025, according to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This comes after a rare $328 million surplus in June 2025, raising concerns about the sustainability of recent gains. However, the deficit is lower than July 2024, when it stood at $350 […]
Pakistan posts $1.9 billion current account surplus, boosted by remittances and IT exports
In a rare economic turnaround, Pakistan recorded a $1.9 billion current account surplus during July-April FY2025. This marks a sharp contrast to the $1.3 billion deficit in the same period last year. The Ministry of Finance described this as a “historic achievement”, last seen only in 2003 when the surplus hit $4.1 billion. Finance Minister […]
Pakistan’s finance minister confident of current account surplus in FY25
Pakistan’s current account will remain in surplus throughout fiscal year 2024–25, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed. He shared this outlook at a pre-budget seminar in Karachi. This statement differs slightly from the more cautious forecast by the State Bank of Pakistan. However, Aurangzeb remains optimistic about the economy’s direction. The Finance Minister projected that the […]
Pakistan achieves historic current account surplus of over $1 billion
Pakistan has reached a significant milestone with its current account surplus exceeding one billion dollars for the first time. This surge is largely due to record remittances from Pakistanis living abroad. In March alone, the current account surplus hit one billion and 19 million dollars, contributing to a total surplus of 185 million dollars over […]