Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday lauded Pakistan’s economic team after the country recorded a $2.1 billion current account surplus — the first annual surplus in 14 years and the largest in over two decades.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Shehbaz termed the achievement a “historic milestone,” attributing it to a significant rise in remittances, growth in exports, and a sustained push on structural reforms.
“Alhamdulillah! A historic milestone — for the first time in 14 years, Pakistan has posted a $2.1B annual current account surplus, and the largest after 22 years,” Mr Sharif wrote.
He said the surplus was a reflection of the confidence of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s economic direction and the collective resolve shown at home.
The prime minister extended his appreciation to his economic team, crediting their “tireless efforts” and “clear strategy” for steering the country towards this fiscal turnaround. “This achievement shows what determination, focused policies, and public-private synergy can accomplish,” he added.
