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The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, a modern glass-fronted structure carrying the FCCI sign and lettering.

German envoy urges Pakistan to widen GSP Plus exports beyond textiles

Germany's ambassador told the Faisalabad Chamber on 22 April 2026 that Pakistan underuses GSP Plus duty-free access and should diversify beyond textiles and leather.

The State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi.

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SBP receives final $1bn tranche of Saudi Arabia's $3bn deposit

The State Bank of Pakistan said on 21 April 2026 it had received the final $1 billion tranche of Saudi Arabia's $3 billion deposit, completing the package.

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Pakistan warns Middle East war will slow growth this year and next

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the Middle East war, higher oil prices, inflation and cuts in development spending will slow Pakistan's growth this year and next.

A Pakistan State Oil petrol and CNG station beside the Grand Trunk Road near Pattoki, Punjab.

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Pakistan cuts diesel by Rs32.12 a litre, holds petrol price

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cut high-speed diesel by Rs32.12 a litre for the week ending 24 April 2026 while keeping petrol unchanged at Rs366.58 a litre.

The State Bank of Pakistan building, photographed in March 2016.

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to extend $3bn SBP deposit

Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development on 17 April 2026 signed an agreement extending a $3bn deposit at the State Bank; SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed signed for Pakistan.

The bull statue outside the Islamabad Stock Exchange in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Pakistan raises $500m in first Eurobond sale in four years

Pakistan raised $500 million through a three-year Eurobond on 17 April 2026, its first international bond sale in four years, at a coupon of about 6.975 per cent.

The State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi, photographed in September 2017.

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Pakistan's current account swings to $1.07bn March surplus, second-highest on record

Pakistan posted a $1.07bn current account surplus in March 2026, the second-highest monthly figure on record, on lower imports and robust remittances.

The State Bank of Pakistan headquarters building in Karachi.

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SBP legalises virtual assets and sets strict rules for crypto-linked bank accounts

Pakistan's central bank legalised virtual assets under the Virtual Assets Act 2026 and set strict conditions for banks serving licensed crypto firms.

Electricity transmission pylons carrying power lines across a rural landscape in northern Pakistan.

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Pakistan to impose 2.25 hours of daily peak-hour power cuts to cap tariff rise

Pakistan's Power Division said on 14 April 2026 it would suspend electricity supply for about 2.25 hours daily during peak evening hours to prevent a sharp tariff increase.

A large liquefied natural gas carrier at sea with its cargo containment system visible above deck.

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Pakistan to double gas supply to power sector as imported LNG runs short

Pakistan is moving to lift gas supply to power plants to 160–170 mmcfd by end-April to contain tariff increases and loadshedding after imported LNG dried up.

The headquarters building of the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi, a sandstone and marble structure used as the institutional anchor of the Fitch rating story.

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Fitch affirms Pakistan's credit rating at 'B-', stable outlook despite Gulf energy shock

Fitch held Pakistan's B- rating with a stable outlook on 13 April 2026, citing IMF progress and rebuilt forex buffers.

Representative illustration of the Saudi Arabian and Qatari flags flying in front of a Pakistan skyline with the Pakistan flag.

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Pakistan secures $5bn financing pledge from Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledged US$5 billion in financial support as Pakistan faces about US$4.8bn of external repayments during April 2026, official sources said.