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.
Pakistan Cables Raises 4 Billion Rupees via Short Term Sukuk for Working Capital Needs
Pakistan Cables Limited secures 4 billion PKR through a privately placed short-term Sukuk to bolster its working capital and operational liquidity.
Pakistan Prepares to Enter Chinese Capital Market with 250 Million Dollar Panda Bond Issuance
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirms Pakistan is in final stages of launching a 250 million dollar Panda bond in China to diversify international funding sources.
Islamic Syndicated Financing Surges as Global Market Volatility Shifts Investor Strategy
Fitch Ratings reports a massive rise in Islamic syndicated financing during 1Q26 as geopolitical tensions drive issuers away from public US dollar sukuk and bond markets.
BankIslami Pakistan Approves 5 Billion Sukuk Issuance to Bolster Capital Adequacy
BankIslami board approves the issuance of a Shariah-compliant Sukuk worth 5 billion to strengthen Tier 2 capital and support Islamic banking growth.
Pakistan Plans Return to Global Bond Markets, Eyes Dollar, Euro, Sukuk and Panda Bonds
Pakistan is preparing to return to international bond markets after four years, citing macroeconomic stabilization, IMF-backed reforms, improved ratings, and stronger foreign reserves.
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.