Pakistan and OPEC Fund Expand Cooperation on Development Financing, Infrastructure and Digital Transformation
Pakistan and the OPEC Fund for International Development agree to deepen cooperation on sovereign financing, private sector investment, and infrastructure support, with focus on climate action, food security, water security and digital transformation priorities.
China Reaffirms Pakistan as Strategic Partner for Modernization, CPEC 2.0 to Drive Economic Transformation
China highlights Pakistan as a priority partner under its 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on CPEC 2.0, digital economy, AI, and sustainable development to strengthen bilateral ties and modernization efforts.
SECP Introduces New Mutual Funds Category to Bridge Pakistan’s Infrastructure Financing Gap
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a new mutual funds category called Infrastructure Schemes to mobilize long-term savings for critical infrastructure projects. The initiative, part of SECP’s Fund Management Roadmap 2025–26, sets clear rules for AMCs, ensures investor safeguards, and aims to address Pakistan’s $15 billion annual infrastructure financing gap.