Government Clarifies Financing Plan for New PIA Aircraft, Rules Out Sovereign Guarantee
Finance adviser Khurram Schehzad says the government is not financing new PIA aircraft or providing a sovereign guarantee, while US EXIM financing remains under discussion.
Pakistan Receives Global Recognition for Inaugural Sustainable Panda Bond
Pakistan has received the 2026 APAC Climate Bonds Awards’ Pioneer Sustainable Sovereign Panda Bond Issuer Award for its CNY1.75 billion sustainable development bond.
Provinces Legally Bound to Improve Tax Collection Under IMF Fiscal Framework
Provinces are now legally required to strengthen their own tax collection under a fiscal agreement with the federal government, while the Federal Board of Revenue remains on target for FY27.
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.
Pakistan’s Domestic Demand Recovery Gains Momentum Across Key Sectors In FY27
Pakistan’s domestic demand recovery is gaining momentum in the opening month of FY27, with automobiles, petroleum, cement and mobile phones recording stronger demand, while improving credit and business confidence support wider economic activity.
Khurram Schehzad Says Private Sector Is Key To Pakistan’s Sustainable Economic Growth
Finance Minister’s Adviser Khurram Schehzad says Pakistan has moved beyond macroeconomic stabilization toward private sector-led growth, citing stronger economic indicators, rising investment activity, reforms and increased investor confidence.
Khurram Schehzad Says Diesel Levy Increase Reflects Phased Return to Budgeted Level
Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad said the recent diesel petroleum levy increase is part of a phased normalization process after a temporary reduction, with the government seeking to meet approved revenue targets while maintaining fiscal stability.
BankIslami Hosts Pakistan Economic Outlook Sessions For FY2027
BankIslami hosted economic outlook sessions in Karachi and Lahore, bringing policymakers, economists and business leaders together to discuss Pakistan’s FY2027 outlook.
Private Sector Credit Growth Accelerates As Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Improves
Private sector credit demand is rising in Pakistan as businesses secure bank financing to expand operations, increase exports and strengthen domestic supply.
Pakistan Private Sector Credit Surges 14.8 Percent To Rs11.38 Trillion In FY26
Pakistan’s private sector credit increased by Rs1.46 trillion in FY26, reaching Rs11.38 trillion, driven by strong borrowing from manufacturing, trade, and agriculture sectors.