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Govt eyes gas sector overhaul to curb circular debt, attract investment
The government has reviewed a proposed restructuring and deregulation plan for Pakistan’s gas sector, aimed at addressing circular debt, reducing system losses, improving operational efficiency and encouraging private-sector investment.
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Ishaq Dar to hold bilateral meetings with SCO counterparts in Tajikistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to lead Pakistan’s delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting scheduled for October 19–20, 2026.
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NAC trims FY26 GDP growth to 3.65%; Q4 slows to 2.0%
Pakistan’s economy grew by 3.65% in FY26, slightly below the previously estimated 3.70%, while GDP growth stood at 2% in the fourth quarter, according to updated national accounts estimates approved by the National Accounts Committee (NAC).
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Pakistan’s FX reserves hit $21bn, GDP growth reaches 3.7% in FY26
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recovered to $21.5 billion as of October 9, 2026, while real GDP growth reached 3.7% in FY26, showing improvements in the country’s macroeconomic conditions, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan’s import bill surges 23% to $6bn in September
Pakistan’s import bill climbed to $6.17bn in September 2026, up by 22.65% YoY from $5.03bn in September 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed. On a monthly basis, total imports as per BOP increased by 12.98% compared to $5.46bn in August 2026.
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SBP adopts AAOIFI Shariah Standard on Tawarruq
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) Shariah Standard No. 30 on Monetization (Tawarruq) with immediate effect, subject to clarifications and amendments specified in Appendix A.
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Pakistan eyes new financing deals to extend debt maturities
Pakistan has explored new financing avenues, including Sukuk issuances, Panda Bonds, debt swaps, secured financing and public-private partnerships, as the government seeks to extend debt maturities, reduce repayment pressures and strengthen access to international capital markets.
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Pakistan eyes new Sukuk, Panda bonds with Sharjah Islamic Bank
Pakistan has discussed potential Sukuk issuance, further Panda bond offerings and MIGA-backed financing with Sharjah Islamic Bank as part of efforts to diversify funding sources, extend debt maturities and ease repayment pressures without increasing overall external debt.
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Pakistan, UNDP discuss development financing, climate investment
Pakistan has discussed expanding development financing, climate-related investment and private sector-led employment with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), focusing on converting existing financing opportunities into bankable projects.
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