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Pakistan pursues diverse financing and reserve growth

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2026-10-27 13:37 UTC → 2026-10-30 15:44 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Pakistan is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to diversify external financing and manage debt. Alongside its request for a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the U.S. Treasury, the government is utilizing a ¥7.2 billion Panda Bond programme with ¥5.45 billion remaining. Pakistan also intends to request an expansion of its 30 billion yuan currency swap arrangement with China upon its 2027 expiry. Discussions with the U.S. include potential aircraft purchases via the Export-Import Bank and a $5 billion refinery upgrade programme through the International Development Finance Corporation. Foreign exchange reserves have shown significant growth. By ~~the week ending~~ October 9, 2026, ~~total liquid reserves reached $26.863 billion, comprising $21.47 billion at~~ the State Bank of Pakistan ~~and $5.394 billion in commercial banks.~~ recorded reserves at $21.5 billion. This follows a period where ~~reserves hit a historic high of approximately $21.4 billion, bolstered by Eurobond issuances and improved remittances. In~~ total liquid reserves, including commercial bank holdings, reached $26.863 billion in early October. Economic indicators for the first quarter of fiscal year ~~2026-27, workers’~~ 2026-27 show rising activity. Workers’ remittances reached $10.9 billion, a ~~14% increase year-on-year. Economic indicators suggest broader stability:~~ 14 percent year-on-year increase. While one report noted total exports ~~rose 11% to~~ at $11.2 billion, another indicated exports reached $8.5 billion for the quarter. IT and ~~tax~~ technology exports rose 18 percent to $1.25 billion, with freelancer income hitting a record $550 million. Foreign direct investment rose 19.9 percent annually to $719.7 million. Tax collection ~~increased~~ by 7% the Federal Board of Revenue rose to approximately 3.1 trillion ~~rupees.~~ to 3.28 trillion rupees, exceeding quarterly targets. Additionally, the number of income tax filers increased by 45 percent to 5.77 million. Following an IMF program review, a staff-level agreement has been reached, with expectations of $1.2 billion in additional financing upon board approval. Major global rating agencies have stabilized Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating in the ‘B’ category.

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