EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s trade deficit is on the rise — from negative USD 11.277 billion July-November 2024 to negative USD 15.469 billion in the same period in 2025 — a rise of a whopping 37.127 percent ...

With the recapitalisation deadline set for March 2026, banks will enter the new year stronger—but also more tightly regulated. Expect stricter credit-risk guidelines, better capital quality, and ...

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Wednesday the country’s external debt to GDP (gross domestic ...

The gap between external debt repayments and new financing in developing countries widened to $741 billion between 2022 and ...

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, the revenue, fiscal, and primary deficits are under scrutiny. These indicators reveal ...

This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support.

What is government borrowing and how does it impact fiscal deficit? A key question ahead of the big day. As the Union Budget ...

Africa requires $93bn annually to close its infrastructure deficit, a crucial step to prevent poverty and ensure sustainable ...

Cardoso Cardoso, who had previously stated that the CBN had ended the era of “reckless” ways and means, reaffirmed that the ...

Senegal is resisting an IMF-recommended debt restructuring, but support from the Fund is critical for its recovery.

Cameroon expects its 2026 budget deficit to more than double due to a sharp rise in spending aimed at supporting economic ...