SECP Says REITs Can Formalise Pakistan’s Real Estate Market and Boost Investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan highlighted how regulated Real Estate Investment Trusts can formalise the property sector, attract private investment and connect real estate with capital markets.
World Bank Proposes $600 Million Pakistan Financing for Trade and Investment Reforms
The World Bank has proposed $600 million in financing for Pakistan under a five-year BRIDGE programme focused on wheat and sugar trade deregulation, investment, exports, business regulations and employment.
Aurangzeb Urges Business Reforms, Export Growth and Higher Productivity in Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged Pakistani businesses to improve productivity, expand exports and reform operating models, while highlighting economic reforms, $44 billion in expected remittances and energy security measures.
World Bank Calls for Policy Continuity and Investment Reforms to Support Pakistan’s Economic Stability
The World Bank has urged Pakistan to maintain economic stability through fiscal discipline, policy continuity, private-sector investment and reforms aimed at strengthening exports, infrastructure and employment.
Pakistan Incomes Could Triple by 2050 With 6.9% Growth, World Bank Says
The World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 through structural reforms, stronger private investment and sustained annual economic growth of 6.2% to 6.9%.
Pakistan Gas Sector Restructuring Plan Targets Circular Debt, Losses and Deregulation
Pakistan’s government has reviewed a gas sector restructuring and deregulation roadmap aimed at reducing circular debt, cutting gas losses, improving pricing and attracting private investment while protecting consumers.
IMF Calls for Fairer Tax System and Stronger Economic Reforms in Pakistan
The IMF has urged Pakistan to broaden its tax base, reduce exemptions and improve policy predictability to sustain economic stability, attract investment and support export-led growth.
Muhammad Aurangzeb Calls for Export-Led Growth as Pakistan Strengthens Fiscal Stability
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan must shift from economic stabilization to sustainable, export-led growth, highlighting fiscal consolidation, higher tax revenues, stronger reserves and structural reforms.
ADB to Fast-Track Pakistan ML-1 Railway Project Under 2026–2030 Partnership Strategy
The Asian Development Bank has pledged to help accelerate institutional processes for Pakistan’s ML-1 railway upgrade as the government seeks early completion of the feasibility study, procurement progress and increased private-sector investment.
Pakistan Seeks IFC Support for Reko Diq, Housing and Private Investment
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed expanding International Finance Corporation support for Reko Diq, mining infrastructure, affordable housing, agriculture, pharmaceutical exports and digital bonds.