Pakistan Profit Outflows Hit $1.83bn as Foreign Investors Repatriate Earnings in FY26

Pakistan’s economy is facing fresh pressure as profit and dividend outflows on foreign investments surged to $1.828 billion during July–March FY26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks an increase from $1.718 billion in the same period last year, reflecting growing repatriation by foreign investors. The rise in outflows comes…

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State Bank of Pakistan Reports 5% Drop in Remittances Amid Middle East War Concerns

Pakistan’s workers’ remittances recorded a 5% year-on-year decline in March 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, highlighting emerging external risks despite overall resilience. Remittances stood at $3.83 billion in March, compared to $4.05 billion in the same month last year. However, inflows increased by 17% on a month-on-month basis, largely…

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