SECP Launches Infrastructure Mutual Funds to Bridge Pakistan’s $15 Billion Financing Gap
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new category of mutual funds, Infrastructure Schemes, to mobilize domestic savings and bridge the $15 billion annual infrastructure financing gap. The initiative aims to enhance capital markets, provide structured investment opportunities, and align with national development priorities.
World Bank Rates $207 Million Punjab Housing Project as Moderately Satisfactory Amid Digital System Milestones
The World Bank has rated the $207 million Punjab Affordable Housing Program as moderately satisfactory, highlighting digital platform launches and regulatory milestones as the project advances toward providing more affordable homes in Pakistan’s largest province.