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Economy

IMF opens fourth review in Karachi: $1bn and $200m ride on these talks

An IMF team led by Iva Petrova has started the fourth Extended Fund Facility review with Pakistani authorities. Approval releases about $1 billion, plus $200 million under the climate facility.

23 Sept 2026

Economy

SBP reserves hit a record $21.4bn, past a target set for June 2027

State Bank holdings reached an all-time high on 15 September after a $3bn Eurobond. What it changes for the rupee, for importers and for anyone buying dollars.

19 Sept 2026

Economy

SBP reserves hit a record $21.39 billion after a $3.06 billion weekly jump

Eurobond proceeds pushed the State Bank's holdings to an all-time high in the week to 11 September. Total liquid reserves are now $26.79 billion.

17 Sept 2026

Business

Pakistan FDI jumps 80% to $316 million in August 2026, China leads

Net foreign direct investment rose to $315.9 million in August, and July-August inflows reached $494.5 million, up 24%. China, Canada and the UAE were the top sources.

17 Sept 2026

Economy

Economy

IMF opens fourth review in Karachi: $1bn and $200m ride on these talks

SBP reserves hit a record $21.4bn, past a target set for June 2027

SBP reserves hit a record $21.39 billion after a $3.06 billion weekly jump

Pakistan FDI jumps 80% to $316 million in August 2026, China leads

Pakistan takes over G-24 chair from Nigeria: Aurangzeb to push debt relief and IMF, World Bank reform

Pakistan GDP growth FY26 revised to 3.65%: economy now Rs 126.4 trillion, $450 billion

Remittances hit $10.9 billion in July to September, up 14%: Saudi Arabia sends $2.69 billion

Pakistan exports up 17.6% to $2.94 billion in September, trade deficit at $3.56 billion

IMF mission arrives Wednesday: the $1.2bn review and what it means for you

Aurangzeb puts the protest bill at Rs 120bn a day, exports at risk of halving

Aurangzeb: GDP grew 3.7pc in FY26, deficit down to 2.6pc of GDP