ACCA Pakistan Engages Finance Minister on Strengthening Public Finance Capabilities
ACCA Executive Director Lucia Real Martin and ACCA Pakistan’s leadership met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss strengthening public finance capabilities and supporting sustainable growth in Pakistan.
Ali Imran Khan Appointed Chief Information Officer at Meezan Bank
Meezan Bank has promoted Ali Imran Khan to Chief Information Officer, where he will lead technology initiatives, strengthen digital capabilities and support the bank’s business objectives.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces AI and Machine Learning Workshop for Financial Analytics
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a one-day executive workshop in Karachi on AI and machine learning applications for financial risk, fraud detection and customer analytics on September 14, 2026.
HBL Celebrates 50 Years in Bangladesh, Strengthens Regional Trade Connectivity
HBL has completed 50 years of operations in Bangladesh, highlighting its role in supporting trade, investment and cross-border financial flows across South Asia and other key markets.
BMI Forecasts Pakistani Rupee to Stay Near PKR 278 per Dollar Through 2026
BMI, the research unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Pakistan’s rupee to remain near PKR 278 per US dollar through 2026, supported by stronger reserves, tight monetary policy and the $3 billion Eurobond.
Pakistan Pavilion at CIFTIS 2026 Targets New Chinese Trade and Investment Opportunities
Pakistan has opened a dedicated pavilion at CIFTIS 2026 in Beijing, with more than 25 companies showcasing opportunities and seeking new Chinese trade and investment partnerships.
ADB Targets October Completion for ML-1 Railway Project Design
The Asian Development Bank aims to finalise the Main Line-1 railway project design by October 2026 before moving towards procurement and subsequent implementation stages.
BII Plans to Expand Pakistan Investments Across Infrastructure, Finance and Technology
British International Investment plans to expand its Pakistan investment footprint across infrastructure, climate finance, financial services, technology, SMEs and private markets.
Govt and ACCA Discuss Skills Development, SME Financing and Private Sector Growth
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and ACCA Global Executive Director Lucia Real-Martin discussed skills development, SME financing, digitalisation and private-sector growth in Pakistan.
PICG Directors’ Summit 2026 Calls for Stronger Governance, Leadership and Technology Oversight
PICG Directors’ Summit 2026 brought together corporate leaders and governance experts to discuss leadership, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, sustainability and resilient boards.