Pakistan’s macroeconomic performance remains resilient despite global headwinds: report
Strong fiscal consolidation reduces deficit to 3.7% of GDP, supported by record tax revenue; external sector records $1.8 billion current account surplus driven by record remittances
ADB identifies political instability, security concerns, external shocks as major threats to Pakistan’s economic recovery
Continued fiscal consolidation and broad-based policy reforms are essential to improving the country’s economic stability and growth, says the regional bank
Govt identifies several risks to upcoming fiscal year’s budget, medium-term outlook
Finance minister and secretary finance outline seven categories of fiscal risks including slow GDP growth, inflation, SOE losses, and climate disasters
Pakistan’s fiscal year net borrowing reaches Rs2.54tr by June 6
Weekly government debt rises by Rs138bn, mostly for budgetary support; scheduled banks remain major financing source
Federal cabinet approves Rs1.275 trillion bank loan to cut power sector circular debt
Markup for the loan set at 0.9percent below KIBOR
MPC keeps interest rate at 11%; flags inflation and trade deficit risks
Central bank adopts wait-and-see approach amid inflation risks and external imbalances
Pakistan prioritizes green ports and climate-resilient maritime infrastructure in new strategy
PQA, KPT, and MFD reforms align with global climate and trade goals
Growth expected, expenditures slashed in Rs 17.57 trillion budgetÂ
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Govt proposes Rs. 147.8 Billion for 42 major water projects in PSDP 2025-26 to accelerate dam buildingÂ
Dasu Hydropower, Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand Dam and Tarbela 5th extension amongst top projects
Rs17.6 trillion federal budget 2025-26 to be unveiled today
Govt sets tax collection target of Rs 14.02 trillion, defense budget set at Rs 2.55 trillion; budget includes provisions for salary increases, defense, and subsidies; discussions in National Assembly to begin June 13
Major crops decline by 13.5% amid climate pressures, Exposing fragility in agriculture
Livestock and fisheries sustain modest overall growth despite crop sector contraction
Large-scale Manufacturing contracts for third year despite nascent recovery by some industries
Persistent input costs and macroeconomic stress weigh on industrial output
Power demand shrinks 3.6% in FY25 due to tariff hike, weak industry
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