Pakistan, April 14 -- Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Pakistan's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at 'B-' with a "stable outlook".

"Pakistan's rating affirmation reflects progress on fiscal consolidation and macro stability measures, broadly in line with its IMF programme and supporting its funding capacity. Foreign exchange buffers rebuilt over the past year provide a cushion against the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, while Pakistan's role as a ceasefire broker may provide tangible benefits and partly offset external pressures," the said in a statement.

The US-based highlighted that the country's high exposure to the global energy price shock remained a key risk, particularly if it led to a sharp drop i...