Pakistan Economy
Pakistan launches process for dual-tranche dollar Eurobonds
Five- and 10-year maturity Eurobonds launched as Pakistan seeks to strengthen international market access, with improved ratings and economic indicators bolstering investor confidence.
4 DAYS AGO
Inclusive finance targets investment, exports, growth
Finance Minister’s Adviser Khurram Schehzad says Pakistan’s inclusive finance agenda is expanding access to housing, agriculture, SMEs and green finance, supporting investment, jobs, exports and sustainable economic growth.
August 27, 2026
Pakistan FM in London, with bilateral ties and maritime issue on agenda
On 4-day visit, FM Ishaq Dar will meet UK officials, discuss bilateral ties and seek action over Pakistani crew held by pirates.
August 23, 2026
Pakistan foreign investment rebounds 264% as new fiscal year begins
A sharp July rebound gives Pakistan an early lift as policymakers seek to turn improving economic stability into longer-term investment.
August 21, 2026
Pakistan's debt growth hits 20-year low at 7.7% in FY 2026: Finance adviser
Pakistan’s debt growth slows to a two-decade low as debt-to-GDP falls, foreign debt exposure declines and reserves strengthen, signalling improved fiscal stability and debt-management capacity.
August 13, 2026
Pakistan, Iran discuss bilateral cooperation and regional situation
Meeting focuses on progress under bilateral institutional mechanisms aimed at strengthening cooperation across diverse areas.
August 12, 2026
Private sector credit records 4-year high as business borrowing surges 14.8% in FY26
Manufacturing receives the largest share of new business financing, while wholesale and retail trade and agriculture also account for most of the annual increase in private sector credit, the finance minister's adviser says.
August 3, 2026
The economic toll of terrorism on Pakistan's economy over decades
Pakistan’s decades-long battle against terrorism has carried a major economic cost, with losses exceeding $152 billion through infrastructure damage, reduced investment, trade disruption and increased security spending.
August 1, 2026
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Pakistan, US seek stronger ties as congressional delegation visits Islamabad
Talks include congressional engagement, regional diplomacy and investment prospects as officials examine ways to deepen institutional links between the two countries.
July 28, 2026
Pakistan's current account balance swings to $459M surplus in May
The rebound was largely driven by stronger secondary income inflows, led by workers’ remittances, which rose to $4.25 billion in May from $3.54 billion a month earlier.
June 17, 2026