SMEDA, SBP, and PBA Launch Simplified Loan Application Form for SMEs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA)…
Pakistan Launches National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2024-28 to Drive Inclusive Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced the third edition of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) for 2024-28,…
UN Projects Pakistan’s GDP Growth at 3.4% in 2025, Inflation to Stay in Double Digits
Pakistan’s economic recovery is expected to continue into 2025, with the United Nations projecting a modest GDP growth rate of…
ADB Successfully Sells $5 Billion 3-Year Global Benchmark Bond
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has successfully priced a $5 billion 3-year global benchmark bond, marking a significant milestone in…
Bubbl App Secures $350,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Scale Social Networking Platform
Bubbl, a rapidly growing social networking platform based in Saudi Arabia, has successfully secured $350,000 in a Pre-Seed funding round,…
Pakistan Records $3.1 Billion in Workers’ Remittances for December 2024
Pakistan witnessed a significant boost in workers’ remittances, with inflows reaching $3.1 billion in December 2024. This marked an impressive…
KP’s Interest-Free Loan Scheme Boosts Tourism and Women Entrepreneurs in 2025
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched an innovative initiative aimed at transforming the region’s tourism industry and empowering local…
KP’s Interest-Free Loan Scheme Boosts Tourism and Women Entrepreneurs in 2025
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched an innovative initiative aimed at transforming the region’s tourism industry and empowering local…
Exclusive: Khurram Mumtaz on Mashreq NEO’s Vision for Digital Banking in Pakistan
Khurram Mumtaz, the Head of Mashreq NEO Pakistan, is leading the digital bank’s entry into the Pakistani financial sector. With…
Pakistan Records $17.85 Billion in Remittances in 1HFY25, Reflecting 38% YoY Growth
Pakistan has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving $17.85 billion in remittances from its expatriate community during the first half…