NIBAF Pakistan Completes First Week of Islamic Finance Training for SBP-BSC Officials
NIBAF Pakistan completes Week 1 of IFPP-6, providing SBP-BSC officials with specialized training in Islamic banking, financing, Sukuk and risk management.
SBP Aligns Banking Regulations With Shariah Principles Under Vision 2028
State Bank of Pakistan introduces Shariah-compliant terminology across banking regulations and the Foreign Exchange Manual under SBP Vision 2028.
Shariah-Compliant Equities Reach 65% of PSX Market Capitalization
Shariah-compliant equities represent 65% of PSX market capitalization at Rs13.2 trillion, while Islamic mutual fund assets reach Rs2.2 trillion, SECP says.
Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility, Aurangzeb Confirms
Pakistan has formally sought a $10 billion US Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility as the government works to strengthen foreign exchange stability and shift towards longer-term market-based financing.
SECP Launches Corporate Debt Market Desk to Facilitate Debt Financing
SECP has established a dedicated Corporate Debt Market Desk to simplify debt issuance, support issuers and expand long-term financing options for businesses.
SECP Creates Dedicated Shariah-Compliant Brokerage Segment at PSX
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan establishes a dedicated Shariah-compliant brokerage segment at Pakistan Stock Exchange, with 33 brokers already offering Islamic brokerage windows.
Fitch Expects Moderate Growth In Islamic Syndicated Financing During Second Half Of 2026
Fitch Ratings expects moderate growth in global Islamic syndicated financing during the second half of 2026, with activity concentrated in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Turkiye amid challenges in sukuk and bond markets.
Citi Pakistan Balance Sheet Surpasses $1 Billion As Bank Expands Financing And Digital Banking Services
Citi says its Pakistan balance sheet has exceeded $1 billion, supported by financing for the government, multinational companies, banks and trade while expanding digital and AI-driven financial services.
Pakistan Plans 2 Billion Dollar Capital Market Raising via Bonds as Saudi Oil Facility Zeroed in Budget
The federal budget documents for fiscal year 2026-27 reveal plans to raise 2 billion dollars through Eurobonds Panda bonds and Sukuk alongside no new Saudi oil financing.
SECP Grants Approval to Five Securities Brokers for Launching Islamic Windows
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approves five major brokerage firms to offer Shariah-compliant investment services and Islamic financial products.