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Pakistan economy

Pakistan economy: 23 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Exports grow 8.5% in four months but the trade deficit widens to $14.6bn. Key developments…

23 stories on Pakistan economy since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 7 November 2026.

Key developments

  1. Exports grow 8.5% in four months but the trade deficit widens to $14.6bnPakistan's merchandise exports rose 8.52% to $11.34bn in July to October 2026, from $10.45bn a year earlier, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said.
  2. Record reserves of $26.9bn, but external debt has doubled in a decadePakistan's total foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $26.864bn in the week to the latest State Bank report, up $110m on the week before.
  3. Saudi Arabia rolls over $3bn loan to Pakistan as US facility fadesFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Saudi Arabia has extended the $3bn financing it gave Pakistan in April, which matured on October 31, for 'a reasonable period' he did not specify.
  4. IMF sees region including Pakistan shrinking 1.3pc this year due to Iran warThe IMF forecasts the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region's output will contract 1.3pc this year because of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
  5. IMF urges Pakistan to look beyond fiscal targets to boost growthIMF Middle East and Central Asia director Jihad Azour said Pakistan's fiscal policy must do more than meet primary balance targets.