Ferozsons Eyes Barrett Hodgson Acquisition Deal
Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, a prominent Pakistani pharmaceutical company, is reportedly considering the acquisition of Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd through...
SBP Increases Capital Requirements for Microfinance Banks
On May 19, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant revision to the Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) for Microfinance Banks (MFBs), aiming...
IMF Flags Pakistan’s Rs1 Trillion Tax Gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over a projected tax revenue shortfall of up to Rs1 trillion for Pakistan in the fiscal year 2025–26....
Pakistan’s First AI Business Podcast by Behtari
Behtari Capital, a Lahore-based investment platform, has launched Pakistan’s first AI-generated business podcast, “The Behtari Podcast.” This innovative podcast...
Standard Chartered Launches 7th Women Tech Accelerator
Standard Chartered Pakistan has launched the 7th cohort of its flagship Future makers Women in Tech Accelerator, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs...
BankIslami and Sindh Fund Unite for SME Growth
BankIslami Pakistan Limited has partnered with the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) to boost financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Sindh....
Neem and EFU Life Embed Insurance Seamlessly
Neem, a leading embedded finance platform, has partnered with EFU Life Assurance Ltd., one of Pakistan’s premier life insurance providers, to revolutionize the...
ICMAP Proposes Crypto Framework and CBDC Roadmap
In early 2025, Pakistan’s Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) proposed a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrency adoption...
IMF Grants $2.3 Billion to Pakistan Despite India Revolts
On May 9, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.3 billion financial assistance package for Pakistan, comprising a $1 billion disbursement under...
Standard Chartered Wins $130M from Siemens Energy Mandate
Standard Chartered has launched a groundbreaking $130 million sustainability-linked trade finance facility for Siemens Energy, marking the first multi-country initiative...
