Bank of Punjab launches Pakistan Skills Impact Bond, Rs 1bn impact finance initiative
The Bank of Punjab, in collaboration with British Asian Trust, has launched Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond, a Rs1 billion government-backed initiative using results-based financing to support youth employment and skills development.
ADB Plans $2 Billion Development Projects for Sindh in Education, Health, Transport and Climate Resilience
The Asian Development Bank outlines a $2 billion development project pipeline for Sindh, focusing on education, health, transport, housing, skills development, and coastal resilience, signalling renewed momentum in the province’s long-term growth agenda.
Mobilink Bank and NAVTTC Join Forces to Boost Skills Training, Digital Inclusion, and Women’s Empowerment in Pakistan
Mobilink Bank partners with NAVTTC to strengthen skills development, expand financial inclusion, enhance digital literacy, and support entrepreneurship with a strong focus on women and youth across Pakistan.
Emigration Slows in August 2025 as Human Development Programs Gain Momentum
Pakistan recorded a slowdown in worker emigration during August 2025, while human development programs, including loans and training initiatives, accelerated to strengthen livelihoods and skills at home.