Pakistan plans debt maturity extension to strengthen financial resilience and lower refinancing risks
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced plans to extend the maturity of Pakistan’s domestic and external debt portfolios to lower refinancing and interest rate risks, aligning with broader economic stability and financial resilience objectives.
Aurangzeb briefs Saudi finance minister on PIA and airport privatisation plans amid reform push
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan on the sidelines of IMF and World Bank meetings to discuss Pakistan’s privatisation of PIA and major airports, and to seek Saudi investment support in key sectors.
SBP Injects Rs3.45 Trillion Through OMO to Ease Liquidity Pressure
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs3.45 trillion into the financial system through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMOs, aiming to manage liquidity conditions and stabilize the money market.
NIBAF Launches Islamic Banking Certificate Course IBCC-73 to Strengthen Shariah-Compliant Finance in Pakistan
NIBAF Pakistan conducted Module 1 of its Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73) from July 21–26, 2025, at its Karachi campus. The training welcomed participants from the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks, focusing on Islamic financial principles, regulatory frameworks, and product structures.
NIBAF Conducts Islamic Banking Certification Training to Strengthen Shariah-Compliant Finance
NIBAF concluded Module 1 of the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73) from July 21–26, 2025, in Karachi, training SBP and commercial bank officers on core principles of Shariah-compliant finance and regulatory practices.