Pakistan Economic Growth Hits 3.7 Percent Milestone as GDP Surges to 452 Billion Dollars
Pakistan economy shows resilience as the National Accounts Committee approves a 3.7 percent provisional growth rate for the fiscal year 2026 with industrial and services sectors driving the momentum.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Braces for Volatile May as IMF Decision and Geopolitical Shifts Shape Investor Sentiment
The KSE-100 index faces a pivotal month in May 2026 with a $1.2 billion IMF tranche approval and shifting global dynamics expected to drive market performance and liquidity.
Meezan Bank to Launch Shariah Compliant Credit Cards and Expand Branch Network Amid Digital Banking Growth
Meezan Bank plans Shariah compliant credit card launch by 2027 and adds 150 new branches following its 2025 corporate briefing on profit and deposit growth.
SECP Proposes ESG Mutual Funds to Promote Sustainable Investing in Pakistan
SECP unveils concept paper for ESG mutual funds, aiming to boost environmentally friendly investments, improve corporate governance, and align Pakistan with global sustainable finance standards.
National Bank of Pakistan Appoints Naved Abid Khan as Chairman and Nasim Ahmed as Independent Director
National Bank of Pakistan receives SBP approval for board appointments, naming Naved Abid Khan as chairman and Nasim Ahmed as independent director to strengthen governance.
Pakistan Monetary Policy 2026 Interest Rates Held at 10.5 Percent Amid Rising Private Sector Credit
Pakistan Monetary Policy Committee maintains interest rates at 10.5 percent as private sector borrowing surges to Rs 928 billion and M2 money supply grows by 3.5 percent.
ECC Approves Rs24bn Supplementary Grants for Defence, FBR and Digital Projects
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee approves Rs24 billion in supplementary grants, including defence allocations, FBR digital enforcement posts, IT projects, and funds for special education and media initiatives.
SBP and PBA Launch Awareness Campaign Against Fraudulent Double-Return Schemes
The State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Banks’ Association issue a public advisory warning citizens about investment scams promising unrealistic double returns, urging verification with authorized financial institutions.
Pakistan Plans to Raise Rs750 Billion Through Ijarah Sukuk Auctions from November 2025
The Government of Pakistan, in coordination with PSX and the Ministry of Finance’s Debt Management Office, has scheduled Ijarah Sukuk auctions totaling Rs750 billion between November 2025 and January 2026, featuring discounted, fixed, and variable rental rate instruments.
Pakistan’s Mutual Funds Cross Rs. 4 Trillion Milestone Amid Digital Investment Boom
Pakistan’s mutual fund industry has achieved a major milestone as total assets under management crossed Rs. 4 trillion, signaling strong investor confidence, digital adoption, and financial awareness despite declining profit rates.