Pakistan Posts Rs3.63 Trillion Primary Surplus, Surpasses IMF Target In FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a Rs3.63 trillion primary budget surplus in FY2025-26, exceeding the IMF target by Rs464 billion as the federal deficit narrowed to Rs4.8 trillion.
SECP Launches Corporate Sukuk Guidebook To Simplify Islamic Financing
SECP issues a practical guidebook to standardise corporate Sukuk issuance, aiming to reduce costs, legal complexities and timelines for companies raising Shariah compliant financing.
SECP Launches Practical Guide To Simplify Corporate Sukuk Issuance In Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has introduced a practical guide and toolkit to standardize corporate Sukuk structures and documentation, aiming to reduce costs, legal complexities and issuance timelines.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Capital Raise PSX Sets 250 Billion Rupees Hybrid Sukuk Auction
Ministry of Finance announces the 11th primary market auction for Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk at PSX to secure 250 billion rupees in Shariah compliant funds.
Pakistan Oil Prices Set For Mixed Outlook As Diesel Surges And Petrol Softens
Pakistani consumers face mixed fuel prices as global market shifts drive a major surge in high-speed diesel costs alongside a minor drop in petrol prices.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Celebrates Pakistans Oversubscribed Debut Panda Bond Issuance In Beijing
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed the inaugural Panda Bond ceremony in Beijing, highlighting Pakistan oversubscribed debut issuance.
Pakistan Stock Exchange to Host 6th Primary Market Auction for Hybrid Sukuk Worth 200 Billion Rupees
The PSX announces a 200 billion rupee auction for Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk featuring fixed and variable rate Shariah compliant instruments on May 20.
Pakistan Finance Ministry Sets Rs1.7 Trillion Target for Sukuk Auctions via PSX
The Government of Pakistan aims to raise Rs1.7 trillion through GoP Hybrid and Ijarah Sukuk auctions from May to July 2026 to manage national debt requirements.
Finance Ministry Clarifies Pakistan’s External Debt Cost, Rejects 8 Percent Interest Claims
Finance Ministry says Pakistan’s average external public debt cost is around 4 percent, clarifying misconceptions about 8 percent interest claims and detailing debt composition and servicing data.
Pakistan Seeks $600 Million Loan Ahead of IMF Review to Manage April Eurobond Repayment
Pakistan is negotiating a $600 million loan with a consortium led by Standard Chartered and Chinese lenders ahead of the IMF’s third review, as the country prepares for a $1.2 billion Eurobond repayment in April 2026.