Pakistan Emerges as a Top Investment Destination: OICCI FDI Survey 2025 Shows Growing Investor Confidence
The latest OICCI FDI Survey 2025 highlights rising foreign investor confidence in Pakistan, with reforms in energy costs, interest rates, taxation, and regulatory processes paving the way for sustainable economic growth and investment opportunities.
Swich Partners with National Incubation Center Karachi to Empower Startups with Advanced Payment Solutions
Swich has partnered with the National Incubation Center Karachi to support startups in Pakistan by providing smarter, faster, and more reliable digital payment solutions, fostering innovation and growth in the fintech ecosystem.
Buraq Bank Pakistan Limited Inaugurates New Corporate Office, Paving the Way for Islamic Digital Banking
Buraq Bank Pakistan Limited marks a major milestone with the inauguration of its purpose-built corporate office, advancing its mission to become a leading Islamic digital bank in Pakistan under the regulation of the State Bank of Pakistan.
SBP Imposes Rs1.5 Billion Penalty on National Bank of Pakistan Over Counterfeit Currency Detection
The State Bank of Pakistan has penalized the National Bank of Pakistan nearly Rs1.5 billion after counterfeit notes were detected in its currency handling operations, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny on banks’ compliance and currency security frameworks.
IMF Expected to Approve $1.2bn Disbursement for Pakistan by Early December, Says Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Pakistan is likely to secure a $1.2bn IMF tranche by early December 2025, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, following a successful staff-level agreement and progress on economic reforms and digital tax monitoring.
SBP Raises Rs793 Billion in Latest Pakistan Investment Bonds Auction
The State Bank of Pakistan successfully raised Rs792.65 billion in its recent Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) auction, with strong participation across multiple tenors and elevated yields reflecting current market conditions.
SECP Approves Modern Book Building System to Transform IPO Process in Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a new Book Building System for IPOs, introducing a modernized framework that enhances transparency, investor confidence, and market participation while aligning Pakistan’s equity market with international best practices.
Telenor Pakistan Appoints Bilal Javed Bhatti as Chief Business Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
Telenor Pakistan has named Bilal Javed Bhatti as its new Chief Business Officer, leveraging his two decades of industry experience and leadership in digital transformation, sales, and customer experience to strengthen the company’s growth and innovation strategy.
Pakistan Accelerates Towards a Cashless Future with Rapid Digital Payments Growth
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem recorded significant growth in FY 2024-25, with a 38% rise in transactions, widespread adoption of QR payments, and expanded branchless banking services, marking a major step towards a cashless and inclusive economy.
Pakistan Plans to Raise Rs750 Billion Through Ijarah Sukuk Auctions from November 2025
The Government of Pakistan, in coordination with PSX and the Ministry of Finance’s Debt Management Office, has scheduled Ijarah Sukuk auctions totaling Rs750 billion between November 2025 and January 2026, featuring discounted, fixed, and variable rental rate instruments.