Pakistan Social Protection Spending Falls Despite IMF Commitments in FY26
Pakistan’s social protection spending declined by 7.5% to Rs144.9 billion during July–November FY26 under BISP, despite IMF commitments to expand cash transfers, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Pakistan Explores Sovereign Asset Tokenization and Digital Economy Initiatives, Says Khurram Schehzad
Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, discusses Pakistan’s plans to tokenize $2 billion of domestic debt, promote crypto innovation, and create a regulatory framework for digital assets at ITCN Asia 2026.
Pakistan Explores Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments in Digital Finance Push
Pakistan signs an MoU with SC Financial Technologies to explore digital payment infrastructure and potential use of the USD1 stablecoin, signaling growing global interest in the country’s digital finance ecosystem.
Pakistan PPP Contingent Liabilities Exceed Rs472bn as Sindh Leads Exposure
Pakistan’s contingent liabilities from public-private partnership projects have crossed Rs472 billion by December 2025, with Sindh accounting for over 70 percent, according to the Ministry of Finance under an IMF-mandated fiscal risk framework.
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.
SBP Ends Export Development Surcharge Collection After Federal Exemption
The State Bank of Pakistan has halted the collection of the Export Development Surcharge after the government exempted all exported goods, offering relief to exporters and reducing transactional costs.
CFA Society Pakistan Honors Ministry of Finance for Groundbreaking Public Debt Transaction
The Ministry of Finance receives a Special Award from CFA Society Pakistan for a historic Public Debt Transaction, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s fiscal management and debt strategy.
Pakistan Launches $400 Million ADB-Backed Program to Reform State-Owned Enterprises
The Pakistani government moves to modernize 40 state-owned enterprises with a $400 million results-based loan from the Asian Development Bank, focusing on governance, financial sustainability, and enhanced service delivery.
Pakistan Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices as Global Energy Markets Drive Upward Pressure
Pakistan has announced a rise in petrol and diesel prices for the next pricing cycle, reflecting international oil trends and regulatory recommendations, alongside a reduction in LPG rates for November.
Pakistan Records Rare Rs1.5 Trillion Fiscal Surplus Despite Flood and Border Challenges
The government of Pakistan achieved a rare Rs1.5 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of FY2026 despite facing flood-related damages, border closures, and inflationary pressures. The Finance Ministry credits strong non-tax revenues, improved fiscal discipline, and stable macroeconomic management for the performance.