[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Dr Gohar Ejaz [@Gohar_Ejaz1](/creator/twitter/Gohar_Ejaz1) on x 12.8K followers Created: 2025-07-18 11:59:26 UTC *First Surplus in XX Years — Now Stay the Course* In June, the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) stood at 96.61, indicating that the Pakistani rupee is currently undervalued. It is essential to maintain a market-based exchange rate to preserve macroeconomic progress. The country is on track for positive economic development and growth, and any attempt to manipulate the exchange rate by any segment must be strongly resisted, as it would risk undoing three years of hard-earned economic stabilization efforts. The State Bank of Pakistan must continue to maintain positive real interest rates in accordance with the IMF agreement and basic economic principles. However, the current policy rate is 11%, while full-year inflation for 2025 stands at 4.6%. Maintaining a policy rate that is XXX percentage points above inflation lacks sound economic justification. Pakistan has recorded a current account surplus of $XXX billion — the first in XX years — a direct result of consistent economic policies and a stable exchange rate. The stock market reflects this renewed confidence. The KSE-100 Index has reached 140,000, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 7, resulting in a market capitalization of $XX billion as of July 2025. For comparison, market capitalization was $XXX billion at a PE of XX in August 2017. To sustain this progress, Pakistan’s economy must continue to expand — to reach new heights and bring growth and prosperity to its XXX million citizens. 🇵🇰 #Pakistan #Economy #Exchangerate #PSX #CAD #Growth #KSE  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [pakistani rupee](/topic/pakistani-rupee) [international finance](/topic/international-finance) [currency pairs](/topic/currency-pairs) [forex](/topic/forex) [government spending](/topic/government-spending) [Post Link](https://x.com/Gohar_Ejaz1/status/1946177993761517811)
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Dr Gohar Ejaz @Gohar_Ejaz1 on x 12.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-18 11:59:26 UTC
First Surplus in XX Years — Now Stay the Course
In June, the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) stood at 96.61, indicating that the Pakistani rupee is currently undervalued. It is essential to maintain a market-based exchange rate to preserve macroeconomic progress. The country is on track for positive economic development and growth, and any attempt to manipulate the exchange rate by any segment must be strongly resisted, as it would risk undoing three years of hard-earned economic stabilization efforts.
The State Bank of Pakistan must continue to maintain positive real interest rates in accordance with the IMF agreement and basic economic principles. However, the current policy rate is 11%, while full-year inflation for 2025 stands at 4.6%. Maintaining a policy rate that is XXX percentage points above inflation lacks sound economic justification. Pakistan has recorded a current account surplus of $XXX billion — the first in XX years — a direct result of consistent economic policies and a stable exchange rate.
The stock market reflects this renewed confidence. The KSE-100 Index has reached 140,000, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 7, resulting in a market capitalization of $XX billion as of July 2025. For comparison, market capitalization was $XXX billion at a PE of XX in August 2017.
To sustain this progress, Pakistan’s economy must continue to expand — to reach new heights and bring growth and prosperity to its XXX million citizens. 🇵🇰
#Pakistan #Economy #Exchangerate #PSX #CAD #Growth #KSE
XXXXX engagements
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