Pakistan emerges resilient in trade, diplomacy, and macroeconomics

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – Despite ongoing regional instability and war-related uncertainties, Pakistan is showing resilience, reinforcing its macroeconomic fundamentals, and emerging as a credible player in diplomacy, trade, and investment.

According to a post on X by Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad, Pakistan is positioning itself as a key diplomatic bridge amid global conflicts, engaging with the United States, Iran, and Gulf countries to help de-escalate regional tensions.

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Schehzad highlighted that the Pakistan-IMF programme is on track, with reforms successfully delivering tangible results. He noted that foreign exchange reserves have risen for thirty-three consecutive weeks, reaching $21.7 billion.

In addition, Pakistan’s shipping sector has gained expanded access through the Strait of Hormuz, and the country has strengthened its fuel security, increasing stock cover from 3.5 weeks to nearly four weeks despite global disruptions.