May CA posts USD459m surplus Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account posted a USD 459 million surplus in May 2026 supported by record-breaking...
Gulf dependence clouds remittance outlook Updated 19 May, 2026 06:24am EDITORIAL: The latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan present a mixed picture of the country’s...
Rising global energy prices pose risk to Pakistan’s trade & inflation, reveals SBP minutes Published 27 Mar, 2026 02:09pm Higher global oil prices and freight costs expected to increase Pakistan's energy import bill
The looming crisis in external account Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am EDITORIAL: Amid the oil price shockwave, the need to create foreign exchange buffers is imperative for Pakistan,...
Inward home remittances Updated 16 Mar, 2026 05:12am EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s external account saviour in the last couple of years has been inward home remittances, which...
Cabinet body warns war premium could increase pressure on external account Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:26am ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet committee, constituted by the Prime Minister to monitor petrol prices in light of the...
BR RESEARCH: Remittances – a lifeline with limits Updated 12 Dec, 2025 07:18am Pakistan’s remittances continued their strong momentum in Nov-25, providing the crucial support to the external...
Pakistan’s debt path ‘more sustainable’ than headline figures: Finance ministry Updated 16 Sep, 2025 10:34pm Govt continues to focus on debt-to-GDP reduction, early repayments, and lower interest costs, says ministry
Pakistan receives record $4.1bn in remittances in March, says SBP governor Updated 14 Apr, 2025 11:02pm Central bank revises remittance forecast to $38bn for FY25