SBP Holds Policy Rate at 11.5% as Inflation and Global Risks Shape Monetary Policy
The State Bank of Pakistan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, citing rising inflation, Middle East tensions, oil prices, supply disruptions and contained external account pressures.
Citi Pakistan Balance Sheet Surpasses $1 Billion As Bank Expands Financing And Digital Banking Services
Citi says its Pakistan balance sheet has exceeded $1 billion, supported by financing for the government, multinational companies, banks and trade while expanding digital and AI-driven financial services.
Pakistan Selects Global Banking Consortiums for GMTN and Sukuk Debt Programs
The Ministry of Finance has chosen leading international banking consortiums to manage its multi-year GMTN, Sukuk, and foreign currency debt issuances.
Pakistan Secures 12.1 Billion Dollars in Foreign Assistance Across 11 Months
Pakistan witnessed a seventy five point seven percent surge in foreign economic assistance inflows during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2026.
Pakistan Plans 2 Billion Dollar Capital Market Raising via Bonds as Saudi Oil Facility Zeroed in Budget
The federal budget documents for fiscal year 2026-27 reveal plans to raise 2 billion dollars through Eurobonds Panda bonds and Sukuk alongside no new Saudi oil financing.
Pakistan Secures China’s Final Approval for 250 Million Dollar Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms final Chinese regulatory clearance for Pakistan’s 250 million dollar Panda bonds, with the launch expected within 10 days.
Pakistan Prepares to Enter Chinese Capital Market with 250 Million Dollar Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms Pakistan is in final stages of launching a 250 million dollar Panda bond in China to diversify international funding sources.
Pakistan plans debt maturity extension to strengthen financial resilience and lower refinancing risks
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced plans to extend the maturity of Pakistan’s domestic and external debt portfolios to lower refinancing and interest rate risks, aligning with broader economic stability and financial resilience objectives.