Pakistan’s Economic Reset: High-Level Dialogue at 17th Karachi Literature Festival
A panel of top policymakers and economists will discuss Pakistan’s economic reform priorities, macroeconomic stability, and strategies to rebuild investor confidence at the 17th Karachi Literature Festival on February 7, 2026.
Pakistan Pushes Home-Grown Economic Reforms as PM Shehbaz Meets World Bank President
Pakistan is advancing a comprehensive home-grown economic reform agenda focused on sustainable growth, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discusses implementation and cooperation with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad.
Pak Qatar General Takaful IPO Sees 10x Oversubscription Amid Strong Investor Demand
Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited’s IPO was oversubscribed nearly 10 times, with applications for 71.6 million shares against an issue size of 7.5 million, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Pakistan Finance Minister Aligns with SECP Leadership to Strengthen Capital Markets and Expand Financing
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met SECP’s new leadership to discuss deepening capital markets, broadening financing sources, improving investor confidence, and exploring digital innovations including tokenisation of government debt.
Pakistan and Germany discuss trade, investment and economic reforms to deepen bilateral cooperation
Pakistan and Germany reviewed bilateral economic cooperation, reform priorities, and taxation measures during a high-level meeting at the Finance Division, reaffirming long-term partnership and investor-focused reforms.
SECP amends Research Analyst Regulations 2015 to enhance transparency and investor confidence
The SECP has revised the Research Analyst Regulations 2015, introducing mandatory registration, stricter disclosure requirements, and a code of conduct to improve market integrity and investor protection in Pakistan.
Multinational firms raise tax refund delays, super tax concerns with Pakistan’s Tax Policy Office
Multinational companies in Pakistan highlight delayed tax refunds, compliance issues and policy uncertainty, urging reforms to improve investor confidence and competitiveness.
UBL Becomes Pakistan’s Largest Listed Company After Strong Rally at PSX
United Bank Limited becomes Pakistan’s largest listed company as its market capitalization reaches Rs. 1.29 trillion, driven by a sharp rise in share price and strong earnings performance.
UBL Tops PSX in Market Capitalization, Becomes Largest Listed Company in Pakistan
United Bank Limited (UBL) surpasses Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) to become Pakistan’s largest listed company on the PSX, with market capitalization crossing Rs 1,275 billion, reflecting investor confidence in the banking sector.
Pakistan Hits Historic Milestone in Islamic Finance with Largest Annual Sukuk Issuance and Green Sukuk Launch
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance records over Rs2 trillion in Sukuk issuance in 2025, including the country’s first Green Sukuk. Shariah-compliant instruments now account for 14.5% of government debt, reflecting strong market confidence.