Pakistan Eyes New Financing Deals to Extend Debt Maturities
Pakistan explores Sukuk, Panda bonds, debt swaps, secured financing and public-private partnerships with global financial institutions to extend debt maturities and strengthen investor confidence.
Pakistan Eyes New Sukuk and Panda Bonds with Sharjah Islamic Bank
Pakistan discusses Sukuk, Panda bonds, MIGA-backed financing and capital market opportunities with Sharjah Islamic Bank to diversify funding and ease debt repayment pressures.
Pakistan Moves Beyond Foreign Aid to Trade and Investment Partnerships
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is prioritising trade, investment and regional partnerships, with remittances expected to rise from $41.6 billion to $44 billion.
Pakistan, IsDB Advance $5.6 Billion Development Financing Framework
Pakistan strengthens development cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank and World Bank, focusing on $5.6 billion in indicative financing, railway upgrades, trade, climate resilience and project implementation.
Pakistan Sets Rs3.7 Trillion Bank Lending Target for Housing, Agriculture and SMEs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs banks to expand financing for farmers, small businesses and homebuyers, with a combined Rs3.7 trillion lending target and revised deadlines extending to June 2027.
Pakistan Ranks 106th in 2026 Global Hunger Index with Score of 25.5
Pakistan ranks 106th among 122 countries in the 2026 Global Hunger Index, with its score rising to 25.5 amid food inflation, economic instability and climate-related disruptions.
Pakistan Backs SCO Development Bank and Plans Further Panda Bonds in China
Pakistan has reaffirmed support for the proposed Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank and plans additional Panda Bond issuances under its approved RMB 7.2 billion programme following talks between the finance ministers of Pakistan and China in Bangkok.
Pakistan Explores $1.5 Billion World Bank-Backed Financing Proposal
Pakistan is exploring a potential $1.5 billion financing proposal backed by World Bank and MIGA guarantees, while Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses debt management, mining investment, economic reforms and international financing options.
Pakistan Seeks Fitch Assessment for BB Sovereign Credit Rating Upgrade
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has discussed Pakistan’s economic performance with Fitch Ratings, highlighting fiscal consolidation, stronger foreign exchange reserves, debt sustainability and structural reforms.
Pakistan Urges Canada to Advance Investment Protection Agreement
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged progress on an investment protection agreement with Canada, discussing mining, agriculture, information technology, artificial intelligence and bilateral trade.