FY27 economic outlook brightens, but SBP warns of global storms ahead

PSX Update • Aug 11, 2026

Pakistan's macroeconomic outlook for FY27 has improved relative to the MPC’s earlier assessment immediately following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, according to the Monetary Policy Report – August 2026 released by the State Bank of Pakist

August 11, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan's macroeconomic outlook for FY27 has improved relative to the MPC’s earlier assessment immediately following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, according to the Monetary Policy Report – August 2026 released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Inflation is projected to be lower than previously anticipated; economic activity is expected to recover gradually; and the external acc...