Pakistan Highlights Institutional Reforms and Debt Management Strategies at AlUla Conference 2026
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb underscores Pakistan’s progress in fiscal stability, proactive debt management, and sustainable financing initiatives at the AlUla Conference, emphasizing strong institutions and credible policies to manage sovereign debt while supporting growth.
Pakistan Solar Financing: Rs800bn Lending Potential Stuck Amid Banking Constraints
A new study reveals Pakistan’s distributed solar market holds Rs800 billion in untapped lending potential, but rigid banking structures and perceived risks continue to block access for households and SMEs.
SBP Orders Banks and DFIs to Implement Pakistan Green Taxonomy for Green Banking Policies
The State Bank of Pakistan has instructed all banks and DFIs to adopt the Pakistan Green Taxonomy as the core framework for green banking policies, enhancing sustainable finance across the country.
Climate Finance Declared a Fundamental Right at Asia Energy Transition Summit
The Second Asia Energy Transition Summit at LUMS emphasized climate finance as a fundamental right, highlighting Pakistan’s push for renewable energy, regional cooperation, and investment in modern energy infrastructure.
UN Observes International Day of Banks 2025, Emphasizing Sustainable Finance and SDG Alignment
The UN’s 2025 International Day of Banks spotlights the critical role of banks in financing a livable planet, closing the SDG financing gap, supporting climate action, and promoting inclusive digital financial systems worldwide.
Pakistan Launches Paris-Aligned Finance Fellowship to Advance Climate-Smart Banking
Pakistan has launched the Paris-Aligned Finance Fellowship to align its financial sector with global climate standards, enabling banks and regulators to support sustainable investments and manage climate risks more effectively.
Citi Partners with Pakistan to Launch Landmark Sovereign Sustainable Finance Framework
Citi and the Government of Pakistan have jointly launched a landmark Sovereign Sustainable Finance Framework to unlock green and social financing, strengthen ESG investment, and build a robust sustainable finance ecosystem in the country.
WB Rates Punjab Green Development Project as ‘Moderately Satisfactory’, Revises Closure to 2025
The World Bank has rated the Punjab Green Development Programme as ‘moderately satisfactory,’ highlighting partial progress on green investments, with the project now extended to close in November 2025.