Pakistan economy shifting towards export-led growth: Aurangzeb
- 24-Dec-2025
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, sustained reforms and policy continuity are shifting the economy to export-led growth and opening new horizons for domestic and global investors for sustainable growth. He expressed these views in a wide-ranging interview conducted a few weeks ago and published now in the internationally renowned USA Today […]
Pakistan to allow Binance to explore ‘tokenisation’ of up to $2 billion of assets
- 13-Dec-2025
KARACHI, Dec 12: Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto exchange Binance to explore the “tokenisation” of up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, T-bills and commodity reserves to boost liquidity and attract investors, the finance ministry said on Friday. Separately, Pakistan also gave initial clearance for Binance and HTX, a digital-asset platform, […]
Pakistan records 9pc rise in remittances in November 2025: SBP
- 09-Dec-2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s remittances increased by 9 per cent in November 2025, reaching $3.19 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). In comparison, the country had received $2.92 billion in remittances in November 2024. This follows a 7 per cent decline in October 2025, when $3.4 billion was recorded. Cumulative remittances for the current […]
IMF praises Pakistan’s economic and energy reforms
- 09-Dec-2025
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has released its official statement following approval of $1.2 billion for Pakistan under its dual-track bailout, the 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the climate-focused Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The decision came on Monday, after the IMF Executive Board convened in Washington. According to the […]
IMF urges Pakistan to reform tax system ahead of budget 2026-27
- 08-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to simplify its tax system ahead of fiscal year 2026-27 budget, ARY News reported on Monday, citing official documents. The IMF has recommended that the strategy to simplify the tax system be implemented by May 2026. The Fund suggested reducing tax exemptions provided to […]
IMF board meets today with Pakistan expecting $1.2bln approval
- 08-Dec-2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet today (Monday), with Pakistan expecting approval of around $1.2 billion, according to official information. The IMF has released its board calendar for 8 to 14 December, confirming that Pakistan’s case is included in the agenda. The Fund said the board will review […]
Cement exports in Pakistan drop sharply by 26.53%
- 02-Dec-2025
The export of cement from Pakistan witnessed a sharp decline in November 2024, dropping 26.53 percent to 590,183 tonnes, down from 803,258 tonnes in November 2023, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Cement exports in October 2024 and September 2024 also showed declines of almost 23 percent and 15 […]
Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 37 percent
- 02-Dec-2025
The trade deficit of Pakistan rose by 37.17 percent during the first five months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) figures show that from July to November, the country recorded a trade deficit of $15.469 billion. According to the […]
Floods hurt Pakistan economy, slows growth: IMF report
- 22-Oct-2025
ISLAMABAD: The IMF has cautioned that the recent monsoon floods have seriously hurt Pakistan’s economy Growth may slow, inflation may rise, and the current account deficit could increase. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared its findings in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia. Pakistan’s GDP growth estimated to […]
Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 07, 2025
- 07-Oct-2025
Latest currency exchange rates in Pakistan for October 07, 2025, from the State Bank of Pakistan. Explore M2M rates for USD, SAR, AED, QAR, KWD, EUR, BHD, GBP