HBL Diversity Power Hour 2.0 Highlights Gender-Inclusive Leadership and Inclusive Economic Growth
HBL’s Diversity Power Hour 2.0 brought together industry leaders, including PBA Secretary Mir Nejib Rahman, to discuss gender-inclusive leadership, transparency, and equitable growth in Pakistan.
Pakistan Workers’ Remittances Reach $3.2 Billion in November 2025, Up 9.4% YoY
Pakistan recorded $3.2 billion in workers’ remittances in November 2025, marking a 9.4% year-on-year growth, with major inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, and the USA.
Pakistan Finance Minister Chairs First CMDC Meeting to Strengthen Capital Markets
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs the inaugural Capital Market Development Council meeting, focusing on investor participation, diversified products, and regulatory modernization to enhance Pakistan’s capital markets.
Pakistan Government Implements Tax Overhaul And Digital Initiatives To Strengthen Economy
Pakistan accelerates tax reforms and digital transformation under the Ministry of Finance, enhancing financial inclusion, investor confidence, and macroeconomic stability while modernizing public infrastructure.
Pakistan Government Boosts Investment Climate Through Reforms And Business Facilitation
Pakistan advances investment reforms to improve ease of doing business, attract investors, and enhance economic growth, with BOI implementing streamlined procedures and Aasaan Karobar initiatives.
Fitch Warns Political Instability to Heighten Credit Risks in Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets in 2026
Fitch Ratings flags political instability as a key credit risk for Asia-Pacific emerging market sovereigns in 2026, citing social unrest, fiscal pressures, and investor concerns across Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Maldives, and Mongolia.
SBP Governor Calls for Long-Term Growth Model as Pakistan Moves Beyond Stabilisation
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad urges a shift from short-lived stabilisation to a durable, outward-looking growth model, highlighting stronger reserves, policy discipline, and structural reforms as Pakistan’s next economic phase begins.
SECP Registers 14,802 New Companies in First Four Months of FY2025–26, Reflecting Strong Investor Confidence
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recorded 14,802 new company registrations in the first four months of FY2025–26, highlighting digital adoption, growing entrepreneurship, and foreign investment confidence across Pakistan.
State Bank of Pakistan Maintains Policy Rate at 11 Percent Amid Inflation and Economic Challenges
The State Bank of Pakistan has kept its policy rate unchanged at 11 percent, reflecting caution over rising inflation, flood-related disruptions, and weak growth indicators across the national economy.
MMBL and SMEDA Partner to Empower SMEs and Drive Inclusive Economic Growth
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) have signed an MoU to enhance access to finance for small businesses across Pakistan, aiming to strengthen economic inclusion and support sustainable growth.