Tag: Pakistan economy

Jubilee General Insurance and SCCI Partner to Provide Affordable Insurance Solutions for SMEs

Jubilee General Insurance signs an MoU with the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to launch Dukan Hifazat and bridge the protection gap for SMEs.

BOP Partners with AlfaNow to Boost Cross-Border Home Remittances for Overseas Pakistanis

The Bank of Punjab and AlfaNow execute a strategic agreement to streamline home remittance flows through secure digital channels for non-resident Pakistanis.

Pakistan Roshan Digital Account Inflows Rise to New Cumulative Highs as SBP Details Monthly Performance

The State Bank of Pakistan releases the latest financial metrics for Roshan Digital Accounts highlighting strong fiscal year growth and expanding non resident participation.

State Bank of Pakistan Restricts Minimum Saving Profit Rate and Launches InvestPak Platform

The central bank caps the minimum deposit return rate for individuals at a ten million rupees threshold while introducing a direct digital portal for government securities.

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Explores Strategic Financial Collaborations with World Bank and Asian Development Bank

SECP holds meetings with World Bank and ADB scoping missions to boost housing finance for NBFCs and accelerate digital lending for small businesses in Pakistan.

KSE-100 Index Maintains Top Position Among Pakistani Asset Classes as Economic Stability Fuels Market Expansion

Pakistan stock market outperforms gold, the US dollar, and Bitcoin in fiscal year 2026 amid macroeconomic stabilization, IMF support, and declining interest rates.

SECP Sets New Benchmark with Record 415 Company Registrations in Single Day

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan incorporates 3161 new companies in May 2026 highlighting digital transformation and economic formalization.

ICAP Proposes New Crypto Assets Taxation and Regulatory Framework for Budget 2026-27

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan urges government to legalize and tax crypto assets in Budget 2026-27 to curb capital flight and boost revenue.

easypaisa Digital Bank Reports Record Breaking Q1 2026 Profits with 4.4x Growth

easypaisa digital bank achieves a historic PKR 1.49 billion profit after tax in Q1 2026 marking a 4.4x increase in profit before tax and serving 22 million active users.

EXIM Bank and TDAP Partner to Empower Pakistani SME Exporters Through Affordable Financing

President EXIM Bank and Secretary TDAP meet in Karachi to formalize institutional cooperation aimed at reducing business costs and providing risk mitigation for exporters.

SECP Launches Reports on Shariah Compliant Digital Financing to Boost Fintech Innovation

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan releases a new report on Shariah compliant digital financing developed with IsDBI to modernize the non bank sector.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Reaffirms Commitment to AI Driven Tax Reforms with ICAP

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets ICAP delegation to discuss technology driven tax reforms AI led monitoring and institutional modernization in Pakistan.