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Pakistan says investment outflows reflect long-term trend, analysts cite geopolitical shocks

  • Investors sell treasury bills, investment bonds and equities worth $302 million as of Mar.13, official data shows, while stocks declined by 6 percent
  • Foreign investors sold bonds and equities worth $302 million this month, data from Pakistan’s central bank shows as Middle East war continues
By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan registers nearly 3,500 new firms in Feb. with China, US among top foreign investors

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan consumer confidence rises by 4 percentage points in two years, survey shows

By Arab News Pakistan ·
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Economists flag high production costs, low exports as key risks for Pakistan in 2026

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan sees retail payments surge to $592 billion in first quarter of FY26— report

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistani economists flag debt sustainability risks as foreign loans surge in FY26

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan aims for secure, cost‑effective digital payments as it rolls out new ‘co-badged card’

By Ismail Dilawar ·
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Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to ‘Caa1’, finance minister hopes for rate cut

By Reuters ·
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Pakistan stock market breaches 133,000-mark in new record as investors turn to equities

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan central bank reserves rise to $14.51 billion, surpass IMF target

By Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan PM forms special sub-committees to promote ‘cashless’ economy

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan’s foreign investment dropped 19% during first nine months of FY25— central bank

By Ismail Dilawar ·

ADB forecasts 2.5% growth for Pakistan this fiscal year as economic reforms take hold

By Ismail Dilawar ·

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