SBP Governor Urges Banks to Develop Specialized Financing Products
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, urged banks to move beyond traditional lending approaches and reliance on government supported schemes and develop sector specific products
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Finance Minister Launches InvestPak Digital Platform for Government Securities Investment
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, formally launched InvestPak, a digital platform to facilitate individuals and corporate customers to make instant, free, and secure investment in government securities.
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PSX launches public consultation on first sustainability index
Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) released a Concept Paper on the PSX Sustainability Index (PSI), marking a defining milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward mainstream sustainable finance.
Pakistan Enters Sustainable Investment Market with New SECP ESG Mutual Funds Framework
The framework enables Asset Management Companies (AMCs) to launch Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-focused mutual funds, bringing Pakistan’s capital market in line with global sustainable investment practices.
SECP Approves Pakistan’s First Digital Lending Product for Women-Led MSMEs
Under this product, the Company will offer women entrepreneurs asset financing ranging from PKR 100,000 to PKR 1.5 million, based on the outcome of the credit assessment of each borrower.
FBR offices to remain open on June 27-28
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all its field formations will observe normal working hours on June 27 and 28, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday).
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How Much Is Pakistan’s Current Account Surplus in 11MFY26? It Reached $255 Million
Pakistan’s External Current Account recorded a surplus of US$ 252 million during July-May fiscal year 2025-26 compared to a surplus of $ 1,618 million in the first eleven months of previous fiscal year.
SECP Chairman Reveals New Strategy to Grow Investor Base and Enhance Capital Markets
The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at expanding Pakistan’s investor base, strengthening financial literacy, and accelerating the development of the country’s capital markets.
State Bank Maintains 11.5% Policy Rate, Signals Continued Focus on Inflation Management
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Monday, maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, considering the current cautious monetary policy stance as appropriate to rein in the inflationary pressures.
Pakistan Receives $38.1bn in Workers’ Remittances, Up 9.21% Year-on-Year
Workers’ remittance inflows increased by 9.21 percent to US$38.1 billion during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025–26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday.