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Pakistan central bank slows dollar purchases as imports rise
State Bank of Pakistan buys $3.1 billion in five months, projects reserves above $18 billion by June
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
State Bank of Pakistan buys $3.1 billion in five months, projects reserves above $18 billion by June
Revenue shortfall looms over talks that could unlock next EFF and climate resilience tranches
Telecom giants secure bidding spots as Pakistan targets over $634 million from spectrum sale
SECP reports PKR 40.7 billion in new investment
No mini-budget yet as talks could unlock $1.2 billion in fresh funding
Trump says he may also impose license fees on trading partners
Ratings agency cites supermajority win, IMF alignment, but flags governance and external liquidity constraints
Cabinet panel approval signals potential end to decade-long gas cess dispute
$221 million self-financed fund and export quotas aim to scale shipments to 21.6 million units by 2033
Analysts warn of inflation, currency pressure and equity losses if Brent surges toward $90
Finance Division says most borrowing is concessional, average cost near 4% despite rising interest payments
Sector pays 9.6% of total revenue as high tax burden sparks concerns over investment and stability
Plan aims for $2.5 billion in exports, 75,000 skilled jobs and deeper supply-chain integration by 2033
The move follows an order by the Lahore High Court to address the issue
Seven-year plan targets manufacturing and exports as past regime failed on localization
Shift to copper could unlock billions in savings as metal costs squeeze panel margins
The online portal is managed by the stock market
SECP says move will reduce risks associated with paper certificates, including loss, theft, forgery and damage
New report highlights seven-year setback and calls for district-level data
Vehicle loans rise to PKR 328 billion while January sales surge 74% month-on-month
