Finance minister says Pakistan could reach B+ credit rating by 2027
Most outlets reported the finance minister’s statement that Pakistan could be upgraded to a B+ sovereign credit rating by the first quarter of fiscal year 2027-28. Business Recorder highlighted the timeline and the minister’s name, while Profit added context about macroeconomic stability and the possibility of a fourth IMF program. Both framed the rating upgrade as conditional on continued reforms and economic performance.
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Pakistan could regain B+ rating by end of FY27 if macro stability, reforms hold, says finance minister
Muhammad Aurangzeb says it is premature to call current $7bn EFF Pakistan’s last IMF programme; expects 4% growth and current account deficit within 0-1% of GDP in FY27
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Pakistan eyes B+ sovereign credit rating by Sept 2027: finance minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday Pakistan was expected to be upgraded to ‘B+’ sovereign credit rating by first quarter (Jul–Sep) of the next fiscal year 2027-28 by global agencies, adding it was premature to say whether ongoing $7 billion IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) would be the country’s last programme. Pakistan has been rated at ‘B’ with stable outlook since July 2026...
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