Asian Development Bank Approves $300 Million Financing for Pakistan Copper Project
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $300 million loan to support Pakistan’s copper project, aiming to boost the country’s mining sector, enhance foreign exchange earnings, and position it in the global copper supply chain while ensuring sustainability and compliance standards.
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.
JS Bank Posts PKR 3.49 Billion PBT in 1H 2025 as Current Deposits Cross PKR 200 Billion
JS Bank Limited reported PKR 3.49 billion profit before tax in 1H 2025, with total income rising 10% to PKR 21.37 billion. Despite lower forex earnings and higher credit loss allowances, the bank achieved a key milestone as current account deposits crossed PKR 200 billion, strengthening liquidity and reducing funding costs.
Pakistan’s First Economic Census Maps 7.2 Million Businesses for Evidence-Based Growth
Pakistan has launched its first-ever Economic Census, mapping 7.2 million businesses and nearly 10 million household enterprises. The exercise provides a detailed dataset on economic, social, and educational infrastructure, aiming to drive evidence-based policymaking, expand the tax base, and promote inclusive growth.
Banking and Fertiliser Sectors Drive Gains as PSX Closes Higher Amid Volatile Session
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed higher with the KSE-100 index gaining 258 points, led by strength in banking and fertiliser sectors. Despite the positive finish, trading volumes declined as investor sentiment remained cautious amid sectoral divergence and macroeconomic uncertainties.
SECP Launches Capital Market Development Fund to Boost Investor Literacy and Market Growth
SECP has operationalized the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) with contributions from PSX, NCCPL, CDC, and PMEX to enhance financial literacy, expand outreach, and strengthen Pakistan’s capital markets through investor education and capacity building.
Pakistan Updates Public Finance Management Act 2019 to Strengthen Fiscal Transparency
The federal government has updated the Public Finance Management Act, 2019 with amendments up to June 2024, expanding fiscal responsibility, enhancing oversight of public funds, and strengthening transparency to align Pakistan’s financial framework with global best practices.
KSE-100 Crosses 150,000 Milestone in Intraday Trade as Market Sentiment Improves
The KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange crossed 150,000 points in intraday trade for the first time, driven by investor optimism, government reform measures, and strong sectoral performance across banking, cement, and pharmaceuticals.
Breaking Barriers: Why Pakistan’s SMEs Struggle Despite Driving the Economy
Pakistan’s SMEs contribute nearly 40% to GDP and employ the majority of the non-agricultural workforce, yet remain stuck due to poor access to credit and weak legal enforcement. Outdated collateral-driven lending and slow recovery frameworks are holding back growth, highlighting the urgent need for financing reforms and targeted legal changes.
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Triple Without New Debt as SBP Charts Stability Path
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have tripled to $14.5 billion without new debt, inflation has dropped to record lows, and the current account shows a surplus after 14 years, according to SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad, who also announced new digital finance initiatives to strengthen long-term stability.