ACCA Pakistan Engages Finance Minister on Strengthening Public Finance Capabilities
ACCA Executive Director Lucia Real Martin and ACCA Pakistan’s leadership met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss strengthening public finance capabilities and supporting sustainable growth in Pakistan.
Pakistan Banking Deposits Rise 19.1% to Rs40.83 Trillion in July 2026
Pakistan’s banking deposits rose 19.1% year-on-year to Rs40.83 trillion in July 2026, while advances reached Rs14.46 trillion and investments stood at Rs39.05 trillion.
PACRA Signs MoU With China’s Lianhe Global To Expand Sustainable Finance Cooperation
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Lianhe Ratings Global to explore sustainable finance ratings, green instruments, research and potential Panda Bond rating services.
Pakistan Expands Access To Finance For Housing, Agriculture And SMEs
Pakistan expands financing initiatives for housing, agriculture, SMEs and exports, with new targets for lending, credit assessment and economic growth.
Pakistan Can Become Major Player In Global Halal Economy Through Islamic Finance And Fintech
ICCD Secretary General Yousef Hassan Khalawi says Pakistan can expand its role in the global Islamic economy through Shariah compliant finance, fintech, agriculture and stronger regulations.
Shariah-Compliant Equities Reach 65% of PSX Market Capitalization
Shariah-compliant equities represent 65% of PSX market capitalization at Rs13.2 trillion, while Islamic mutual fund assets reach Rs2.2 trillion, SECP says.
IFC and Bank Alfalah Sign Pakistan’s First Diversified Payment Rights Agreement
IFC and Bank Alfalah have signed Pakistan’s first Diversified Payment Rights agreement, with an initial transaction targeting up to $100 million in foreign currency financing.
Pakistan Fiscal Deficit Falls to 2.6% of GDP as Growth Challenge Remains
Pakistan reduced its consolidated fiscal deficit to 2.6% of GDP in FY26, but high taxes, low development spending and weak private investment remain growth concerns.
Agricultural Credit Rises 21.4% to Rs2.79 Trillion in FY26, SBP Data Shows
Pakistan’s agricultural credit disbursement increased 21.4% to Rs2.79 trillion during July-May FY26, while commercial bank borrowers nearly doubled.
Tasdeeq IPO Attracts Heavy Public Demand With 21.68x Oversubscription
Tasdeeq Information Services Limited’s IPO received applications for 812.907 million shares against an issue size of 37.5 million, resulting in 21.68x oversubscription.