# Pakistan macroeconomic stabilization and currency trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-macroeconomic-stabilization-and-currency-trends > Updated: 2026-10-22T10:38:33.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. Pakistan has experienced a period of macroeconomic stabilization characterized by a significant winning streak for the rupee against the US dollar. This currency strength followed a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, which aimed to unlock up to $1.2 billion in disbursements. Economic indicators show real GDP growth increased to 3.7% in FY26, supported by record primary fiscal surpluses and strong remittances that helped rebuild foreign exchange reserves. These developments enabled the country to return to international debt markets via a $3 billion Eurobond issuance. Despite these improvements, structural challenges persist, including stagnant per capita growth at approximately 1.6%. Additionally, the IMF has noted a significant rise in digital asset usage, estimating that stablecoin holdings reached approximately $5.8 billion by the end of 2025. This suggests that “dollarization may now also operate through stablecoins” as citizens utilize digital alternatives to the local currency. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Pakistan economy shows signs of stability amid digital asset growth Pakistan's GDP growth rose to 3.7% in FY26 amid macroeconomic stabilization, while stablecoin holdings reached an estimated $5.8 billion, or 1.42% of GDP, according to recent reports. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-economy-shows-signs-of-stability-amid-digital-asset-growth ### 2026-10-07: Pakistan economy: Rupee gains continue as IMF deal and commodity shifts occur Pakistan's rupee continues its long-term gain against the US dollar following an IMF agreement, while regional gold and fuel prices fluctuate due to international market volatility and Middle East tensions. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-prices-fluctuate-in-chennai-and-hyderabad --- Cite as: Pakistan macroeconomic stabilization and currency trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-macroeconomic-stabilization-and-currency-trends