Government Approves Board Appointments at NESPAK, HESCO and SEPCO in November 2026
The federal government has approved new board appointments at NESPAK, HESCO and SEPCO through the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
Muhammad Ashraf, JS Bank Head of Agri Credit, Brings 20 Years of Banking and Agriculture Experience
Muhammad Ashraf, Head of Agricultural Credit at JS Bank, brings over 20 years of experience in banking and agriculture, focusing on sustainable agricultural financing, credit management and expanding farmers’ access to institutional finance.
Techlogix Upgrades MCB Islamic Bank Core Banking System to Oracle FLEXCUBE 14.7
Techlogix has successfully completed the upgrade of MCB Islamic Bank’s Core Banking System to Oracle FLEXCUBE 14.7, strengthening the bank’s technology infrastructure and supporting operational efficiency and continued digital development.
Pakistan Saudi Arabia Investment Fund Launched to Strengthen Trade and Business Ties 2026
Pakistani and Saudi investors have launched a multi-hundred-million-dollar private equity fund, with 75% allocated to Pakistan and the remainder directed towards investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Global Debt Crisis 2026: Pakistan Urged to Push for Financial Architecture Reforms
Rising global debt and financial pressures are increasing calls for sovereign debt reforms, with Pakistan expected to use its 2027 IMF-World Bank chairmanship to advance restructuring mechanisms and financial support for developing economies.
NIBAF Pakistan to Host Generative AI for HR Workshop in Karachi on November 16
NIBAF Pakistan will organise a one-day executive workshop on Generative AI for HR professionals in Karachi, covering AI tools, Agentic AI, large language models and workplace applications.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces LEGO Serious Play Workshop on Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
NIBAF Pakistan will hold a one-day LEGO Serious Play masterclass in Karachi on November 12, 2026, focusing on strategic thinking and decision-making.
TDAP Reforms 2026: Pakistan Urged to Move Beyond Trade Fairs and Deliver Export Results
Pakistan’s proposed TDAP overhaul should prioritise professional management, practical market intelligence, SME support and measurable export orders instead of focusing mainly on exhibitions and restructuring.
PM Increases Youth Loan Limit to Rs25 Million Under Business and Agriculture Schemes in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raises the youth business and agriculture loan ceiling to Rs25 million, lowers the minimum eligibility age to 18 and reserves 30% of loans for women.
PM Youth Loan Scheme 2026: Loan Limit Increased to Rs25 Million, 30% Quota Reserved for Women
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has increased the maximum financing limit under the Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Schemes from Rs7.5 million to Rs25 million and reduced the minimum eligibility age to 18. The government has allocated Rs292 billion for youth financing in FY2026-27, with 30% of loans reserved for women.