How Much Is Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus in 11MFY26? It Reached $255 Million
Pakistan’s External Current Account recorded a surplus of US$ 252 million during July-May fiscal year 2025-26 compared to a surplus of $ 1,618 million in the first eleven months of previous fiscal year.
Adil Aziz
SECP Chairman Reveals New Strategy to Grow Investor Base and Enhance Capital Markets
The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at expanding Pakistan’s investor base, strengthening financial literacy, and accelerating the development of the country’s capital markets.
Mehfooz
State Bank Maintains 11.5% Policy Rate, Signals Continued Focus on Inflation Management
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Monday, maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, considering the current cautious monetary policy stance as appropriate to rein in the inflationary pressures.
Pakistan Receives $38.1bn in Workers’ Remittances, Up 9.21% Year-on-Year
Workers’ remittance inflows increased by 9.21 percent to US$38.1 billion during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025–26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday.
SBP Conducts National Survey on Digital Payment Services in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide Survey on “User Experience of Digital
Payment Services” to obtain direct feedback from such users across Pakistan.
PIDE suggests launching of ‘National Savings Drive’ to strengthen economic resilience
The study revealed that Pakistan’s gross domestic savings stood at 6.4 percent of GDP in 2024, compared with 17.4 per cent in 1992, stressing the need for measures to encourage household and institutional savings.
Pakistan Total Liquid Foreign Reserves Stable at $22.64 Billion
The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 22,636 million as of May 29, 2026 while reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose to $ 17,190.4 million.
SBP Launches NPCs in SAR & AED, Raises PKR Yields
The State Bank of Pakistan, expanding the availability of Conventional Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) to Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED)
Pakistan makes historic debut in China’s Capital markets with first-ever,”Panda Bond”
The RMB1.75 billion (approximately $250 million) issuance received an overwhelming response from investors.
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RDA inflows rise to $12.426 Billion in March 2026
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $12.426 billion by the end of March 2026, as compared to US $12.165 billion by February (2026) end.