Pakistan Federal Budget 2026 to Pivot Toward IT Exports and Regulatory Digitalization
Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget focuses on tax rationalization and digital reforms to boost IT and pharmaceutical exports while simplifying cross-border transactions.
SECP Signs MoUs with Askari Bank and NayaPay for Digital Corporate Onboarding
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan partners with Askari Bank and NayaPay to digitize and simplify the corporate bank account opening process.
Farid Ahmad Tarar Leads Competition Commission of Pakistan as New Chairman to Drive Market Reforms
The federal government appoints Farid Ahmad Tarar as CCP Chairman to leverage his 30 years of expertise in public finance and regulatory governance for economic growth.
Dr Kabir Ahmad Sidhu takes charge of SECP, outlines vision for smarter financial markets in Pakistan
New SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmad Sidhu has outlined priorities including digital licensing, smart compliance, financial inclusion, and capital market stability to strengthen Pakistan’s financial system.
SIFC-Led Session Flags Regulatory Bottlenecks as Key Concern for Pakistan’s Business Community
Key economic ministries and regulators have been directed to resolve regulatory bottlenecks after trade bodies raised concerns during an interactive session held under the Special Investment Facilitation Council platform.
Finance Minister Engages Standard Chartered and Pakistani Entrepreneurs on Economic Reforms and Financing Opportunities
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Standard Chartered Bank’s management and leading Pakistani entrepreneurs during the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings to discuss economic reforms, financing opportunities, and strategies to boost investor confidence.