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Moody's puts positive outlook for Pakistan's economy
By Dawn.com
Published 35 minutes ago
KARACHI: Global rating agency Moody’s on Monday upgraded the outlook of Pakistan's economy to stable from negative, DawnNews reported.
In a report published by the agency on the progress of Pakistan's economy, Moody's said the country's foreign exchange reserves had significantly improved and its current account deficit was also under control.
The report added that the issuance of euro bonds had given a support of $2 billion to Pakistan's economy.
Measures taken by the Pakistani government for economic reforms have also enhanced the country's chances of receiving the next loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Moody’s had previously given a negative outlook on Pakistan’s economy. On May 7, Moody’s Investors Service in its review on the ‘Credit Analysis on Government of Pakistan’ stated that Pakistan’s ‘Caa1’ government bond rating with a negative outlook reflected its “very low institutional and fiscal strength, its weakened external position and large government financing needs”.
In its latest report, the rating agency also noted that the country had managed to attract foreign investment on improved financial indicators and with a steady economic performance, there was the possibility of credit rating improvement.
By Dawn.com
Published 35 minutes ago
KARACHI: Global rating agency Moody’s on Monday upgraded the outlook of Pakistan's economy to stable from negative, DawnNews reported.
In a report published by the agency on the progress of Pakistan's economy, Moody's said the country's foreign exchange reserves had significantly improved and its current account deficit was also under control.
The report added that the issuance of euro bonds had given a support of $2 billion to Pakistan's economy.
Measures taken by the Pakistani government for economic reforms have also enhanced the country's chances of receiving the next loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Moody’s had previously given a negative outlook on Pakistan’s economy. On May 7, Moody’s Investors Service in its review on the ‘Credit Analysis on Government of Pakistan’ stated that Pakistan’s ‘Caa1’ government bond rating with a negative outlook reflected its “very low institutional and fiscal strength, its weakened external position and large government financing needs”.
In its latest report, the rating agency also noted that the country had managed to attract foreign investment on improved financial indicators and with a steady economic performance, there was the possibility of credit rating improvement.