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Pakistan Achieves Rs1.5 Trillion Surplus Despite Flood Losses

10/28/2025

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Pakistan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported a rare Rs1.5 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of FY26.
Inflation rose to 5.6% in September, above the MoF's 5–6% target.
Federal revenues jumped 231.4% to Rs3.27 trillion, driven by non-tax receipts.
The agriculture sector faced Rs430 billion in flood losses but is recovering.
The MoF remains optimistic about exports, citing stronger indicators in key markets and a September current account surplus.

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Pakistan's Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported a rare Rs1.5 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of FY26.
Inflation rose to 5.6% in September, above the MoF's 5–6% target.
Federal revenues jumped 231.4% to Rs3.27 trillion, driven by non-tax receipts.
The agriculture sector faced Rs430 billion in flood losses but is recovering.
The MoF remains optimistic about exports, citing stronger indicators in key markets and a September current account surplus.