Ministry Of Energy And Ifc Partner To Deploy 10 Million Smart Meters
The Ministry of Energy enters a transaction advisory agreement with IFC to install 10 million smart meters across Pakistan to curb power theft and improve billing.
Engro Fertilizer Reports 14 Percent Profit Growth in 1QCY26 Despite Sales Slowdown
Engro Fertilizer Limited (EFERT) posts a net profit of Rs. 3.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026, navigating a significant urea offtake decline and inventory buildup.
Pakistan Eyes Panda Bonds and Digital Subsidies to Secure Economic Stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s digital subsidy plans and inaugural Panda bond issuance at the J.P. Morgan Investment Seminar in Washington.
Punjab Revenue Authority Scales Service Tax Collection Through Digital Monitoring
Punjab Revenue Authority records a 33% year-on-year growth in sales tax collection for March 2026 driven by administrative reforms and the Large Taxpayer Unit.
Pakistan Hosts Inaugural EU Business Forum To Drive Industrial Investment
Pakistan and the European Union launch their first high-level business forum in Islamabad to expand cooperation in fintech, agritech, and sustainable logistics.
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.