Pakistan Plans Second $500 Million Panda Bond in China for April-May 2027
Pakistan is preparing a $500 million Panda bond for April or May 2027, exploring Chinese credit enhancement support as the government faces delays in refinancing $1.3 billion in Chinese commercial loans.
Pakistan Gas Sector Restructuring Plan Targets Circular Debt, Losses and Deregulation
Pakistan’s government has reviewed a gas sector restructuring and deregulation roadmap aimed at reducing circular debt, cutting gas losses, improving pricing and attracting private investment while protecting consumers.
Pakistan Digital Payment Points Rise 306% to 2.03 Million Under Cashless Pakistan Initiative
Pakistan’s active digital commerce payment points reached 2.03 million by June 2026, up 306%, while digital transactions rose to 11.9 billion as the government targets full digitisation of public sector payments by December 2026.
Pakistan Begins Process for 5-Year and 10-Year Eurobond Issuance
Pakistan has initiated the process for a US dollar benchmarked dual-tranche Eurobond with five-year and 10-year maturities, following credit rating upgrades and improved investor confidence.
Govt Allocates Rs30 Billion For Interest On PIA’s Rs268.5 Billion Legacy Debt As Privatisation Costs Mount
The federal government has earmarked Rs30 billion in FY2026-27 to cover interest on PIA’s Rs268.5 billion legacy debt, as part of a broader Rs73 billion privatisation contingency provision.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan Business Council Discuss Investment and Reforms
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Pakistan Business Council leadership to discuss private-sector-led growth, technology adoption, investment, competitiveness and tax reforms.
Pak Qatar Family Takaful Appointed Authorized Pension Fund Manager By Federal Government
Pak Qatar Family Takaful has been appointed an Authorized Pension Fund Manager for Pakistan’s federal Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Ad Hoc Relief Allowances After BPS 2026 Revision
Pakistan’s Finance Division has clarified the treatment of Ad Hoc Relief Allowances following the Basic Pay Scales 2026 revision, confirming that existing allowances will remain frozen while newly recruited federal employees will receive specified allowances on a notional basis.
Pakistan Seeks $1.3 Billion China Refinancing to Support Foreign Exchange Reserves
Pakistan has reportedly requested China to refinance a $1.3 billion commercial loan, with the expected inflow aimed at supporting foreign exchange reserves as the country manages external debt repayments and financing requirements.
Pakistan Accelerates Access to Finance Plan to Boost Digital Banking and SME Growth
The federal government speeds up the Prime Minister’s Access to Finance Plan 2026-28 to expand credit access for SMEs, tech sectors, and green energy.