Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised overseas Pakistanis after the country received a record $41.6 billion in remittances during FY2025-26. He said the 8.6 percent increase reflects the confidence of expatriate Pakistanis in the government’s economic policies. The record inflows are expected to strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves and support economic stability. In a statement, […]
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Pakistan debt growth slows to 5% in FY26, says finance adviser
Pakistan’s central government debt growth slowed to 5% in FY26, marking its lowest pace in 15 years, according to Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad. The government said the trend reflects stronger debt sustainability and prudent fiscal management. The slowdown is expected to reduce financial risks and strengthen confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook. Schehzad said comparisons based […]
Pakistan’s current account posts $1.07 billion surplus in March
Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, announced that Pakistan has achieved a current account surplus of USD 1.07 billion in March 2026, marking a major milestone for the national economy. This represents the third consecutive monthly surplus of the year, underscoring a significant improvement in the country’s external sector and balance of payments. Schehzad, […]
Finmin’s aide highlights Pakistan’s vision on digital assets
Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, said on Sunday that the government is actively working on policies aimed at empowering youth, particularly by creating opportunities in modern financial and digital sectors. Highlighting the global context, he noted that Bitcoin has a capped global supply of nearly 21 million units, making digital assets a […]
Forex reserves hit three-year high; import cover improves, says govt
Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has said that Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached their highest level since March 2022, underscoring a material strengthening of the country’s external position and a clear break from past, debt-led stabilization cycles. “Quality over quantity: forex reserves rise, import cover improves – without debt buildup/decline in foreign […]
Govt pitches ‘Cashless Pakistan’ vision to foreign investors
Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister of Pakistan, held a high-level strategic meeting with a delegation of leading international fintech investors from the Middle East, highlighting Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic stability, reform momentum, and expanding digital investment landscape. The delegation was led by Dr. John Sfakianakis, Chairman, Fintech Solutions Holding, a globally recognized economist and […]
Pakistan’s debt restructuring: Aiming for long-term economic stability
Pakistan is currently working on restructuring its debt management system in line with global standards, announced Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The country is introducing innovative funding products for both domestic and international investors, as part of its efforts to reform its debt structure. The launch of the country’s first Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk, valued at […]