Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the country’s economy is showing signs of recovery, expressing optimism that gross domestic product (GDP) growth could reach around 4 per cent in the current fiscal year. Read More: IMF lowers Pakistan GDP growth forecast to 3.2% Speaking at the EU-Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, the minister highlighted improving macroeconomic […]
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The Bank of Punjab delivers yet another record-breaking quarterly performance in Q1 2026
155% Profit Growth Driven by Core Earnings, Strategic Expansion & Digital Innovation LAHORE, Pakistan – April 27, 2026 – The Bank of Punjab (BOP), one of Pakistan’s leading public sector commercial banks, today announced exceptional financial results for Q1 2026, reflecting strong growth momentum, sound business performance, and an expanding role in Pakistan’s banking sector. […]
Pakistan clears $3.45bn UAE debt after final State Bank payment
State Bank of Pakistan has completed the full repayment of $3.45 billion owed to the United Arab Emirates after making a final payment of $1 billion to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. Officials described the settlement as a major financial milestone that concludes Pakistan’s outstanding deposits and loan obligations to the Gulf country. According […]
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise slightly over the week
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase over the past week, according to the State Bank of Pakistan, reflecting gradual stability in the country’s external financial position. Read More: Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves rise to $20.63 billion Official data showed that the central bank’s reserves rose by $1.8 million during the week, bringing total holdings to $15.0976 […]
Pakistan repays $3.45bn deposit to UAE
Pakistan has repaid a total of $3.45 billion in deposit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Friday, marking a significant development in the country’s external financial management. Read More: UAE deposit of 2 billion returned by Pakistan According to the central bank, the repayment included $1 billion returned to the […]
ADB boosts Pakistan support with $3.67bn in new commitments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has significantly increased its financial engagement with Pakistan, committing $3.672 billion in 2025, marking a 22% rise compared to the previous year. The expanded support reflects growing cooperation in fiscal reforms, infrastructure development, and emerging sectors such as minerals. Read More: ADB unveils Pakistan strategy for 2026-2030 According to the bank’s annual report, […]
IMF sets new reform targets for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund has set new structural targets for Pakistan for the next year, focusing on improving the country’s economy and governance. The targets were agreed upon between Pakistani authorities and the IMF as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen financial discipline and institutional transparency. Read More: Pakistan, IMF begin crucial economic review talks in Islamabad […]
PSX drops over 3,000 points amid regional uncertainty
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp decline on Monday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged by more than 3,000 points during intraday trading, reflecting heightened investor concerns over regional uncertainty. Read More: PSX gains over 4,000 points on hopes of improved ME situation By 1:39pm, the KSE-100 index had fallen by 3,145.02 points, or 1.81%, […]
Government debt rises sharply over two years
Pakistan’s federal government has recorded a significant increase in its total debt during the first two years of the current administration, according to newly released data from the State Bank of Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan achieves record early debt repayment, reduces debt ratio Official documents show that government debt rose by approximately Rs 15,072 billion between March 2024 and […]
Aurangzeb discusses energy and minerals with US Treasury officials
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held what officials described as a “productive” meeting with senior representatives of the United States Department of the Treasury in Washington, where both sides explored opportunities for cooperation in the energy and minerals sectors. Read More: Finmin meets IMF director, reaffirms commitment to reform agenda The meeting took place on […]