Pakistan Eyes New Financing Deals to Extend Debt Maturities
Pakistan explores Sukuk, Panda bonds, debt swaps, secured financing and public-private partnerships with global financial institutions to extend debt maturities and strengthen investor confidence.
Pakistan to Lead IMF and World Bank Boards of Governors in 2027
Pakistan has been named incoming chair of the IMF and World Bank Boards of Governors for 2027, marking its first appointment to the role since 1953.
Pakistan to Extend External Debt Maturities While Keeping Borrowing Near $100 Billion
Pakistan plans to refinance part of its short-term external debt into longer-term obligations over the next two to three years…
Muhammad Aurangzeb Travels to Bangkok for IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok from October 12 to 18, with more than 60 high-level engagements planned on reforms, investment and economic cooperation.
IFC Targets Up to $2 Billion Annual Mobilisation in Pakistan Through 2035
IFC plans to mobilise up to $2 billion annually in Pakistan over the next decade, with SMEs, public-private partnerships and housing finance among key areas.
PAHP Day 2 Highlights World Bank and Government Stakeholder Discussions on Housing Delivery
PAHP Day 2 brought World Bank experts and government stakeholders together to discuss program restructuring, housing affordability, fiscal sustainability and beneficiary impact.
IFC Invests $10 Million In ASA Microfinance Bank To Support Women Entrepreneurs In Pakistan
IFC has provided a four-year $10 million loan to ASA Microfinance Bank to expand lending to women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses across Pakistan.
IFC Approves $10 Million Loan for ASA Microfinance Bank to Support Women and Small Businesses
IFC provides a $10 million four-year loan to ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan to expand financing for women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
State Bank of Pakistan Launches Agriculture Finance Innovation Challenge to Promote Agritech Collaborations
The State Bank of Pakistan collaborates with the World Bank Group and GIZ to launch the Agriculture Finance Innovation Challenge for advanced agrarian credit solutions.
IFC and HABIBMETRO Launch $40 Million Risk-Sharing Facility to Boost SME and Agri Finance in Pakistan
IFC partners with HABIBMETRO to roll out a $40 million risk-sharing facility aimed at expanding SME and agricultural finance in Pakistan, addressing a major credit gap and supporting inclusive economic growth.