Standard Chartered Profit Rises 27% in Q3 2026, Raises Income Forecast Above 7%
Standard Chartered reported a 27% increase in third-quarter pretax profit to $2.25 billion, supported by strong client activity in wealth and global markets, and raised its 2026 income growth target to above 7%.
NIBAF Pakistan to Hold Communication Skills Workshop in Karachi on October 20
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a one-day workplace communication workshop in Karachi on October 20, 2026, featuring corporate trainer Farhan Uddin Raja. Registration closes October 19.
Pakistan Plans New Bond Strategy to Reduce Debt Rollover Risks
Pakistan plans to diversify its financing through Sukuk, Panda bonds and a proposed rupee-denominated, dollar-settled international bond to reduce borrowing costs and extend debt maturities.
Shehbaz Sharif Meets Barclays, JPMorgan, Citi and BlackRock in London
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met executives from major global financial institutions in London and invited them to expand services and investment activity in Pakistan.
Pakistan Makes A Bold Return To Global Bond Markets With 500 Million Dollar Eurobond
Pakistan ends a four-year hiatus by raising $500 million via a 3-year Eurobond at 6.975%, marking a major milestone in its global capital market strategy.
Pakistan’s Virtual Investor Roadshow Attracts Over 225 Global Institutional Investors Signaling Renewed Confidence
Pakistan’s recent virtual investor roadshow, hosted by Standard Chartered Bank and the Ministry of Finance, engaged 225 global institutional investors, highlighting growing confidence in the country’s macroeconomic stability and reform agenda.
IFC Invests in Pakistani Rupees to Support Engro Fertilisers and Strengthen Agri-Value Chain
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announces its first PKR-denominated investment in Pakistan, partnering with Standard Chartered Bank to provide long-term financing to Engro Fertilisers, enhancing local capital use and food security.
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.