{"id":102740,"date":"2025-07-10T16:57:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=102740"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:57:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:57:28","slug":"pak-sees-record-remittances-inflation-eases-sharply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pak-sees-record-remittances-inflation-eases-sharply.html","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan sees record remittances, inflation eases sharply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Karachi: Pakistan&#8217;s economy showed signs of stabilisation in the recently concluded fiscal year, with inflation easing to its lowest level in nearly a decade and remittance inflows reaching a record high, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad noted that inflation had declined significantly following a year of tight monetary policy. The central bank had maintained a restrictive stance, with interest rates peaking at 22 percent before gradually reducing them to 11 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, inflation \u2014 which reached 38 percent in May 2023 \u2014 fell to 3.2 percent in June 2025. The average inflation rate for the 2024\u201325 fiscal year stood at 4.5 percent, marking a nine-year low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a clear reflection of the monetary policy transmission working effectively,\u201d Ahmad said during a panel discussion that also featured Sri Lanka\u2019s central bank governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/remittances-rise-13-yoy-reaching-usd-31-2-bn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remittances rise 13% Y-O-Y, reaching USD 31.2 bn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the external front, Pakistan received USD 38.3 billion in remittances during FY25, reflecting a 26.6 percent increase from the previous year. In June alone, inflows totaled USD 3.4 billion, up from USD 3.1 billion in June 2024. The monthly average remittances stood at USD 3.19 billion, compared to USD 2.52 billion in FY24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SBP attributed the growth to improved exchange rate stability, the formalisation of digital remittance channels, better regulatory measures, and increased inflows during festive periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign exchange reserves also strengthened, climbing to USD 14.51 billion \u2014 nearly five times the levels seen two years ago. Meanwhile, exports rose by 4.67 percent to USD 32.1 billion, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMF Programme Remains on Track<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Ahmad also confirmed that the country\u2019s USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which runs through September 2027, is progressing as scheduled. The programme has prompted reforms in fiscal policy, energy pricing, and the foreign exchange regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are confident that after this programme, we may not require an immediate follow-up,\u201d Ahmad said, indicating optimism about Pakistan\u2019s economic trajectory post-programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also addressed concerns about foreign debt exposure, noting that only 13 percent of it comprises Eurobonds and commercial loans. \u201cThe rest is largely dollar-denominated and not vulnerable to fluctuations in the euro or other currencies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ethical Financing Deal Secured<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Separately, the Ministry of Finance announced that Dubai Islamic Bank had arranged a USD 1 billion syndicated term-finance facility for Pakistan. The five-year, Shariah-compliant facility was secured through a consortium of international investors and is expected to support Pakistan\u2019s reform agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pakistan-ranks-5th-in-global-remittances.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan ranks 5th in global remittances as inflows continue to rise<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb described the arrangement as a \u201csignificant step\u201d toward broadening the country\u2019s financial base. \u201cIt also reinforces our commitment to innovative and ethical funding solutions in line with Islamic finance principles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developments come as Pakistan continues efforts to stabilise its economy, attract investment, and strengthen regulatory oversight \u2014 particularly in emerging sectors such as digital payments and virtual assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: Pakistan&#8217;s economy showed signs of stabilisation in the recently concluded fiscal year, with inflation easing to its lowest level in nearly a decade and remittance inflows reaching a record high, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Speaking at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad noted that inflation had declined significantly following a year of tight monetary policy. The central bank had maintained a restrictive stance, with interest rates peaking at 22 percent before gradually reducing them to 11 percent. As a result, inflation \u2014 which reached 38 percent in May 2023 \u2014 fell to 3.2 percent in June 2025. The average inflation rate for the 2024\u201325 fiscal year stood at 4.5 percent, marking a nine-year low. \u201cThis is a clear reflection of the monetary policy transmission working effectively,\u201d Ahmad said during a panel discussion that also featured Sri Lanka\u2019s central bank governor. Read: Remittances rise 13% Y-O-Y, reaching USD 31.2 bn On the external front, Pakistan received USD 38.3 billion in remittances during FY25, reflecting a 26.6 percent increase from the previous year. In June alone, inflows totaled USD 3.4 billion, up from USD 3.1 billion in June 2024. 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