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SBP chief warns global uncertainty could hit Pakistan growth in FY26 final quarter
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SBP chief warns global uncertainty could hit Pakistan growth in FY26 final quarter

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad warns global uncertainty may drag Q4 growth and push inflation above 7%, even as Pakistan's external account strengthens

SBP launches Go Cashless campaign in 96 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha
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SBP launches Go Cashless campaign in 96 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha

SBP has raised digital transaction limits from May 14 to June 5 to promote cashless payments

BankIslami, EXIM Bank sign deal for Pakistan's first Shariah-compliant trade financing
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BankIslami, EXIM Bank sign deal for Pakistan's first Shariah-compliant trade financing

Facility to offer Riba-free export credit insurance, credit risk management to exporters

Pakistan's weekly inflation eases to 14.5% in first decline since Feb
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Pakistan's weekly inflation eases to 14.5% in first decline since Feb

Week-on-week, Sensitive Price Indicator rises by 0.47%

IMF sets sweeping reform benchmarks for Pakistan across fiscal, energy and governance sectors
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IMF sets sweeping reform benchmarks for Pakistan across fiscal, energy and governance sectors

Staff report outlines strict conditions on budgets, taxes, energy pricing and financial sector reforms, with several targets still unmet or in progress

IMF says Pakistan economy vulnerable to Middle East war spillovers
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IMF says Pakistan economy vulnerable to Middle East war spillovers

Heavy reliance on GCC fuel imports leaves Pakistan exposed to higher oil prices, supply disruptions and weaker remittances

Pakistan raises $250M via debut Panda Bond with 5x oversubscription
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Pakistan raises $250M via debut Panda Bond with 5x oversubscription

The 3-year bond priced at a 2.5% coupon attracted $1.26 billion in demand

Pakistan breaks into top 10 global truck and bus tire exporters to US
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Pakistan breaks into top 10 global truck and bus tire exporters to US

The surge is driven by Service Long March Tyres Limited which has expanded its footprint since starting operations in 2022

Pakistan debt servicing falls 23% as lower interest rates ease fiscal pressure
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Pakistan debt servicing falls 23% as lower interest rates ease fiscal pressure

Domestic debt servicing cost has fallen 23% year-on-year to PKR 4.95 trillion in nine months of FY26

SECP raises limits for smaller mutual funds investors; simplifies verification process
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SECP raises limits for smaller mutual funds investors; simplifies verification process

Sehl Account limits raised to PKR 1 million and Sahulat Account limits to PKR 3 million

US 30-year Treasury yield tops 5% for first time since 2007 as inflation pressures rise
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US 30-year Treasury yield tops 5% for first time since 2007 as inflation pressures rise

Rising energy costs and producer prices drive borrowing costs higher and lift rate expectations

APTMA urges Punjab to halt plan to convert CCRI Multan land into gymkhana club
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APTMA urges Punjab to halt plan to convert CCRI Multan land into gymkhana club

Textile body warns move would undermine cotton research, worsen production decline and increase reliance on costly imports

Pakistan PSDP spending rises to 56.1%, economy shows broad-based recovery
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Pakistan PSDP spending rises to 56.1%, economy shows broad-based recovery

Pakistan’s development spending, industrial output and remittances all post gains in FY26

Pakistan turns to AI to catch tax evasion and under-invoicing
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Pakistan turns to AI to catch tax evasion and under-invoicing

FBR briefs ministers on proposals to detect false tax data, curb smuggling, and e-auctions

Pakistan's economy grows 3.7% in FY26, total size reaches $452B
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Pakistan's economy grows 3.7% in FY26, total size reaches $452B

Per capita income at $1,901 as Pakistan posts strongest multi-quarter GDP performance in years

Pakistan, IMF discuss macroeconomic outlook, reforms and budget priorities
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Pakistan, IMF discuss macroeconomic outlook, reforms and budget priorities

Finance Minister outlines stabilization efforts, export gains and structural reforms as IMF stresses fiscal discipline and sustained reform momentum

Pakistan freelancers face payment hurdles as PayPal absence limits growth
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Pakistan freelancers face payment hurdles as PayPal absence limits growth

SBP reports Pakistan freelancers earned USD 985 million in FY25 despite payment hurdles

Pakistan exceeds IMF primary surplus target with PKR 4.1 trillion surplus in 9MFY26
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Pakistan exceeds IMF primary surplus target with PKR 4.1 trillion surplus in 9MFY26

Lower borrowing costs, strong SBP profits and higher non-tax revenues help government narrow fiscal gap to 0.7% of GDP

IMF Pakistan head, OICCI discuss Pakistan's economic outlook, Middle East conflict risks
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IMF Pakistan head, OICCI discuss Pakistan's economic outlook, Middle East conflict risks

Fund’s representative notes challenges for Pakistan despite economic stabilization

Pakistan top court lifts ban on converting residential plots for commercial use in Karachi
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Pakistan top court lifts ban on converting residential plots for commercial use in Karachi

FCC disposes of a long-running illegal construction case, withdraws earlier restrictions