S&P upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to 'B' with stable outlook

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1. 12 Oct 2026 84% related

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   Pakistan aims for B+ sovereign credit rating by next fiscal year

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2. 2 Oct 2026 80% related

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   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.

3. 9 Sep 2026 72% related

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   Moody’s analyst says Pakistan better equipped to handle Hormuz crisis than 2022 oil shock

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4. 2 Sep 2026 80% related

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   Fitch assigns rating to Pakistan’s proposed dollar bond

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5. 25 Aug 2026 90% related

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   Moody's upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to B3

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