

World Bank Approves Historic $20 Billion 10-Year Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved Pakistan’s first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), a landmark agreement that promises…

JazzCash Unveils Strategic Roadmap for Cashless Future in Pakistan
JazzCash, a leading fintech platform in Pakistan, has announced an ambitious three-year roadmap aimed at transitioning the country towards a…

Finance Minister Advocates Innovative Strategies to Boost Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the pressing need for innovative strategies to enhance financial inclusion in Pakistan. This…

Government Reduces Bank Borrowing by Rs 2.42 Trillion in 1HFY25
In a significant fiscal development, the Government of Pakistan has successfully retired Rs 2.42 trillion in bank borrowing during the…

SBP Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
In an effort to accelerate financial inclusion across Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), reaffirmed…

SBP Strengthens Financial Inclusion Goals Through Global and Local Collaboration
Governor Jameel Ahmad of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reiterated the central bank’s dedication to advancing financial inclusion…

Simplified SME Loan Application Form Unveiled to Boost Financing in Pakistan
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Pakistan…

Bank Alfalah Acquires Stake in UAE-Based Fintech Jingle Pay to Drive Digital Financial Transformation
Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks with an extensive network of over 1,000 branches, has acquired a 9.9%…

Pakistan to Issue First-Ever Panda Bonds to Raise $200-250 Million in Chinese Markets
Pakistan is preparing to launch its inaugural yuan-denominated Panda Bonds, targeting $200–250 million in funding from Chinese investors over the…

CCP Approves TPL Corp and ABHI’s Acquisition of 94.8% Stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of a 94.8% stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank…