Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
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Standard & Poor's | CCC+ | - | 22 Dec 2022 | rating downgrade |
Moody's Investors Service | Caa2 | positive | 28 Aug 2024 | rating upgrade |
Fitch Ratings | CCC+ | - | 29 Jul 2024 | rating upgrade |
DBRS | - | - |
Current Pakistan credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Pakistan ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Pakistan, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
Discover what a Credit Rating is and why it matters.
Pakistan: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Pakistan long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Pakistan sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Pakistan will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
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AA(high)
|
|
AA
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Aa2
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AA
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AA
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AA-
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Aa3
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AA-
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AA(low)
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Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
|
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A-
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A3
|
A-
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A(low)
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Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
BBB
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Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
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BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
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BBB(low)
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Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
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BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
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B+
|
B(high)
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
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B-
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B3
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B-
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B(low)
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Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
CCC
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Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
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CCC-
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Caa3
|
CCC-
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CCC(low)
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Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
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In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
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D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
Pakistan Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
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28 Aug 2024 | Caa2 | |||
29 Jul 2024 | CCC+ | |||
10 Jul 2023 | CCC | |||
28 Feb 2023 | Caa3 | |||
14 Feb 2023 | CCC- | |||
22 Dec 2022 | CCC+ | |||
21 Oct 2022 | CCC+ | |||
7 Oct 2022 | Caa1 | |||
2 Aug 2022 | B- | |||
30 Jul 2022 | B- | |||
3 Jun 2022 | B3 | |||
2 Dec 2019 | B3 | |||
4 Feb 2019 | B- | |||
14 Dec 2018 | B- | |||
20 Jun 2018 | B3 | |||
25 Jan 2018 | B | |||
31 Oct 2016 | B | |||
15 Sep 2015 | B | |||
11 Jun 2015 | B3 | |||
5 May 2015 | B- | |||
25 Mar 2015 | Caa2 | |||
14 Jul 2014 | Caa2 | |||
13 Jul 2012 | Caa2 | |||
24 Aug 2009 | B- | |||
17 Aug 2009 | B3 | |||
9 Dec 2008 | CCC+ | |||
14 Nov 2008 | CCC | |||
6 Oct 2008 | CCC+ | |||
23 Sep 2008 | B3 | |||
21 May 2008 | B3 | |||
15 May 2008 | B | |||
6 Nov 2007 | B+ | |||
5 Nov 2007 | B2 | |||
10 Jul 2007 | B+ | |||
22 Nov 2006 | B1 | |||
28 Dec 2005 | B+ | |||
20 Jan 2005 | B2 | |||
22 Nov 2004 | B+ | |||
2 Dec 2003 | B | |||
20 Oct 2003 | B2 | |||
12 Dec 2002 | B | |||
13 Feb 2002 | B3 | |||
29 Oct 2001 | Caa1 | |||
21 Dec 1999 | B- | |||
29 Jan 1999 | SD | |||
3 Dec 1998 | CC | |||
23 Oct 1998 | Caa1 | |||
12 Oct 1998 | CCC- | |||
14 Jul 1998 | CCC | |||
1 Jun 1998 | B- | |||
28 May 1998 | B3 | |||
14 Jan 1998 | B+ | |||
6 Nov 1996 | B2 | |||
23 Sep 1996 | B1 | |||
3 Aug 1995 | B+ | |||
11 Jul 1995 | B1 | |||
23 Nov 1994 | Ba3 | |||
21 Nov 1994 | B+ |