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September 7, 2026

VEON and JazzWorld Leadership Meet SECP Chairman to Advance Digital Infrastructure and Financial Innovation

VEON & JazzWorld met SECP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, pledging investment and collaboration to expand inclusion, strengthen markets, and advance Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.
September 4, 2026

Pakistan Secures $3 Billion in Record Eurobond Sale

Pakistan has raised a record $3 billion through a dual-tranche Eurobond, attracting nearly $6 billion in global investor orders and signaling renewed confidence in its economy.
September 4, 2026

Airlift Founder’s Metal Raises $4.5M to Reinvent Fundraising

Metal, an AI operating system for startup fundraising built by Airlift co-founder Usman Gul, raised $4.5M led by a16z Speedrun and Y Combinator, with six consecutive quarters of 30-80% growth.
September 4, 2026

ADB Target Private Investment for Broader Economic Growth

Pakistan and ADB are broadening cooperation beyond stabilisation, targeting SMEs, exports, investment and reforms to drive more durable, inclusive growth.
September 2, 2026

Fauji Foundation Becomes Askari General’s 51% Shareholder

Fauji Foundation has taken direct ownership of a 51% stake in Askari General Insurance after Army Welfare Trust transferred its shares.
September 2, 2026

Pak EXIM Selects AutoSoft for Next-Generation Banking

Pak EXIM has onboarded AutoSoft Dynamics to implement a modern, scalable and Shariah-compliant core banking system supporting its evolving operational and regulatory requirements.
August 27, 2026

Meta Agrees $16.68B Deal, Limits Teen Use Nationwide

Meta will pay up to $16.68 billion and impose daily limits and nighttime blocks for teen Facebook and Instagram users to settle claims states said platforms harmed children.
August 27, 2026

UBL Shareholders Approve Rs22bn Khushhali Investment

United Bank Limited (UBL) shareholders have approved a further equity investment of up to Rs22 billion in Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL), subject to the discounted rights issue and regulatory approvals. The move could increase UBL’s stake while supporting KMBL’s recapitalisation and financial stability.
August 24, 2026

IFC Backs Women Entrepreneurs With $10m Pakistan Loan

IFC’s $10m loan to ASA Microfinance Bank will expand credit for women entrepreneurs, addressing Pakistan’s $57.8bn MSME finance gap.
August 24, 2026

ABHI Microfinance Bank Supports EPL Summit as Digital Commerce Evolves

ABHI Microfinance Bank has joined EPL Summit 2026 as a Strategic Partner, supporting discussions on the future of Pakistan’s digital commerce ecosystem. The summit will focus on digital payments, financial inclusion, technology, e-commerce, logistics and the infrastructure needed to support the country’s digital economy.
August 23, 2026

PMIC Wins Pakistan Banking Award for Financial Inclusion Work

PMIC won Best Contribution by a Non-Bank Entity at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, serving 4.1 million clients with 89% women and PKR 3.9 billion in poverty zones.
August 22, 2026

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Facility to Rebuild Market Confidence

Pakistan is seeking a proposed $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the United States to strengthen confidence in its currency and foreign exchange position. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said talks with the US Treasury and Export-Import Bank are underway, with feedback expected by the end of September.

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