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July 6, 2026
Pakistan has launched the InvestPak Portal to simplify investment in government securities and expand its investor base through a fully digital platform.
Pakistan has introduced the State Bank of Pakistan’s InvestPak Portal, a digital platform designed to make investment in government securities more accessible for individual and institutional investors. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader effort to modernise investment services while gradually reducing its dependence on commercial banks for financing.
Addressing the launch event, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the portal represents a significant step in expanding investment opportunities across the country. He stated that the platform “marked the beginning of a new era of investment”, adding that it would help attract a wider range of investors into government-backed financial instruments.
The InvestPak Portal enables investors to purchase fixed-income government securities through a fully digital process, removing many of the traditional barriers associated with investing in these instruments. By simplifying access, the government aims to encourage greater participation while promoting the use of technology in Pakistan’s financial sector.
Aurangzeb said officials recently met with the chief executives of commercial banks to discuss increasing financing for businesses. He explained that extensive government borrowing from banks has often limited the flow of credit to the private sector, making it important to gradually diversify how the government raises funds.
According to the finance minister, reducing reliance on commercial banks would create more room for financial institutions to support businesses through lending. He said the shift would contribute to a healthier balance between public financing needs and private-sector credit, strengthening long-term economic activity.
Aurangzeb also encouraged non-bank financial institutions to become more active participants in the government securities market. He said their involvement aligns naturally with their investment strategies and funding requirements. Stressing the importance of digital innovation, he noted that “technology could support financial inclusion by making investment faster, cheaper and more accessible.”
The finance minister pointed to a noticeable increase in participation in Pakistan’s equity market over the past year to year and a half. However, he observed that investment in fixed-income products has not experienced similar momentum. He said the InvestPak Portal is expected to bridge that gap by making government securities easier to access and encouraging broader participation in Pakistan’s fixed-income market.
