Mobilink Bank, SEDF join forces to offer inclusive MSME financing for Sindh’s growth sectors
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has entered into a five-year partnership with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF), Government of Sindh, to expand access to structured financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across priority economic sectors in the province.
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PBF for reforms to promote cash-flow-based lending for SME growth
Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) urged policy-makers and financial regulators to introduce prudential regulations to encourage cash-flow-based lending and unlock the immense potential of Pakistan’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector.
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $ 21.41 billion
The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 21,407.7 million as of February 20, 2026 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan slightly rose to $ 16,212.9 million.
Pakistan’s Non-Bank financial sector records strong growth in H2 2025
Pakistan’s non-bank financial sector maintained strong growth momentum during the second half of 2025, with total assets rising to Rs. 6.84 trillion as of December 31, 2025, compared to Rs. 5.635 trillion on June 30, 2025—an increase of 21 percent over six months.
Pakistan’s External Debt Remains Concessional, Offering Long-Term Stability
The Ministry of Finance wishes to clarify certain assertions made in a recent press commentary regarding the country’s external debt position and associated interest payments.
Ramazan Schedule: SBP Sets New Banking and Office Timings
During the ensuing month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H., the business hours for public dealing in banks has been set from 09:00 am to 2:00 pm without break on all working days except of Friday with office hours shortened to 12:30 pm.
LUMS Policy Dialogue Calls for Evidence-Based Reforms in Girls’ Education and Minority Inclusion
A high-level policy dialogue at LUMS called for stronger evidence-based reforms to improve girls’ retention in middle school and enhance inclusion for children from religious minority backgrounds.
Experts call for radical tax cuts for 5G technology roll-out in Pakistan
The successful roll-out and adoption of 5G technology in Pakistan hinges on radical tax cuts and business-to-business strategy, otherwise the country’s transition to 5G will remain in low pace due to crippling taxation, high handset costs, and the lack of industrial use cases.
Shaza Fatima Confirms 600 MHz Spectrum Auction to Improve Broadband Capacity
Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Saturday the government is taking rapid steps to promote the digital economy and investment in the technology sector.
Pakistan ranked among most promising “new frontier” tech ecosystems in new inDrive and Dealroom report
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating in 48 countries, together with startup intelligence platform Dealroom, has released a new research report identifying Pakistan as one of the most promising “new frontier” tech ecosystems globally.