ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday showed unanimous optimism over economic growth and achieving fiscal and current account targets despite the regional crisis.
The development comes amid anticipated approval of disbursements worth over $1.2bn by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday and the scheduled visit of another mission for next year’s budget formulation on May 15.
Testifying before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Fina
Finance ministry, SBP show optimism over economic growth amid expected $1.2bn tranche from IMF
Byadmin
May 7, 2026
Optimism is fine but where are the actual results? We’ve been hearing about IMF tranches for months now.
.2bn will help but it’s a band-aid on a bullet wound. We need export-led growth not IMF cycles.
Economic indicators are finally moving in the right direction. Let’s hope this positive trend continues.
SBP has been cautiously optimistic every quarter. Real test is whether this translates to public relief.