Pakistan and Rothschild Advance Talks on Eurobonds, Panda Bonds and Global Market Re-Entry Strategy
Pakistan engages Rothschild & Co. to support its return to international capital markets, discussing Eurobonds, Panda bonds, liability management operations, and blended finance strategies to strengthen sovereign funding access.
Pakistan Debuts First Hybrid Sukuk, Raising Rs200 Billion in Landmark Islamic Finance Issuance
Pakistan launches its first Government Hybrid Sukuk combining Ijarah and Commodity Murabaha structures, achieving strong oversubscription and marking a key development in the country’s Islamic finance and debt market ecosystem.
Arif Habib Group Set to Assume Management Control of PIA by Late April 2026
Federal government plans to transfer PIA management control to the Arif Habib Group consortium by end of April 2026 as part of a major privatization deal.
S.G. Power Limited Announces Major Pivot to Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sector
S.G. Power Limited approves a strategic shift into pharmaceuticals and healthcare, including a name change, capital increase, and relocation to Punjab.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Record Breaking Current Account Surplus for March 2026
Pakistan achieves a historic current account surplus of $1.07bn in March 2026, marking the third consecutive monthly surplus and a significant economic turnaround.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Commends Pakistan Economic Stability and Structural Reform Progress
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praises Pakistan fiscal discipline and reform efforts during a strategic meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Advocates for Global Financial Reforms at Borrowers Platform Launch
During the 2026 World Bank IMF Spring Meetings Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called for systemic reforms to help developing nations manage acute debt distress.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and ADB President Reaffirm Strategic Cooperation at IMF Meetings
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank discussed the inaugural Panda Bond credit enhancement and fertilizer supply chain stability during the 2026 Spring Meetings.
WWF-Pakistan and Jubilee General Insurance Launch Livestock Insurance Scheme to Mitigate Human Wildlife Conflict
WWF-Pakistan and Jubilee General Insurance have introduced a pilot livestock insurance scheme in Galiyat to protect herders and prevent retaliatory killings of leopards.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Urges Global De-escalation to Protect World Economy at IMF Meetings
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warns that Middle East tensions and geopolitical conflicts are straining the global economy during the 2026 World Bank IMF Spring Meetings.