SECP Registers 5,003 New Companies in Pakistan During October 2026
SECP registers 5,003 new companies in October, taking Pakistan’s total to 321,794, with IT, trading and services leading new business registrations.
Pakistan Secures $3 Billion Saudi Loan Rollover to Strengthen External Financing Position
Pakistan secures a rollover of $3 billion in Saudi loans, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighting foreign exchange reserves, debt repayment management and bilateral cooperation.
ECC Approves Rs358 Billion Grants for Defence, Water and Energy Projects
Pakistan’s ECC approves around Rs358 billion in supplementary grants for defence and water infrastructure, alongside decisions on gas supplies, youth loans and petroleum rights.
ICMA Canada Webinar to Examine Deepfakes, AI Phishing and Emerging Fraud Risks
ICMA International Canada Branch Council will host an online webinar on November 14, 2026, exploring how professionals can identify, resist and report fraud involving artificial intelligence.
NIBAF Pakistan and SBP’s IFDD Hold Two-Day Islamic Banking Training for Shariah Scholars
NIBAF Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan’s IFDD conducted a two-day capacity building programme for Shariah scholars in Islamabad on November 2 and 3, 2026.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces November 10 Workshop on Excel, AI and Chatbot Integration for Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a hands-on Karachi workshop on November 10 covering Smart Excel, AI and chatbot integration for banking, led by corporate trainer Sumaira Ghouri.
aik and PalmPay Pakistan Partner to Offer Islamic Smartphone Financing Through Digital Banking
aik by BankIslami partners with PalmPay Pakistan to provide Shariah-compliant smartphone financing through its digital banking app, making device ownership more accessible.
BOP Launches Mastercard World Elite Credit and Debit Cards in Pakistan
The Bank of Punjab and Mastercard have introduced Pakistan’s first World Elite credit and debit cards, expanding premium payment options with international acceptance and lifestyle benefits.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Adds Over 200,000 Investors in 2026 as Youth Participation Rises
Pakistan’s stock market added 26,843 investor accounts in October 2026, with people aged 18 to 30 contributing 55% of new registrations as the total investor base crossed 683,000.
Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Scheme Disburses Over 225,000 Loans in Punjab
Punjab’s Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme has received more than 1.7 million registrations, disbursed over 225,000 loans and completed 128,718 houses, with a reported recovery rate of 97.6%.