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Pakistan’s Global Bond Market Access Signals Growing Investor Confidence 

Pakistan’s Global Bond Market Access Signals Growing Investor Confidence 

Pakistan’s re-entry into the Pakistan global bond market with a record $3 billion dual-tranche Eurobond sale is an important development for the country’s external financing position. The huge demand from international investors, with orders said

Pakistan Trade Reforms Could Strengthen Commerce And Economic Growth 

Pakistan Trade Reforms Could Strengthen Commerce And Economic Growth 

The measures under Pakistan trade reforms aim to cut unnecessary import duties, streamline commercial procedures and remove obstacles that have historically raised costs for businesses. The reforms could make access to raw materials and key

Pakistan Plans Rs. 10 Coin As Banknote Printing Costs Rise 

Pakistan Plans Rs. 10 Coin As Banknote Printing Costs Rise 

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed introducing the Pakistan Rs. 10 coin to replace the existing Rs. 10 banknote as part of an overall redesign of the country’s currency series. This proposal is

Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Authority Advances Regulatory Framework Under Bilal bin Saqib’s Leadership 

Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Authority Advances Regulatory Framework Under Bilal bin Saqib’s Leadership 

Pakistan Virtual Assets Authority is a big step forward for Pakistan’s burgeoning digital economy, as virtual asset activity grows globally.. A formal regulatory framework can help separate legitimate firms from unregulated players and enhance protections

Pakistan’s First Diversified Payment Rights Programme Moves Forward With IFC Deal 

Pakistan’s First Diversified Payment Rights Programme Moves Forward With IFC Deal 

Pakistan has taken a major step toward widening its external financing options through the Pakistan Diversified Payment Rights Programme, with a deal between IFC and Bank Alfalah. The first transaction, for up to $100 million,

Sindh Sends Relief Supplies to Flood-Hit Chitral as Recovery Efforts Continue

Sindh Sends Relief Supplies to Flood-Hit Chitral as Recovery Efforts Continue

Sindh government has come forward to provide emergency assistance to the flood-affected people of Chitral and has sent a consignment of 10 trucks carrying relief items; and the consignment landed in Peshawar on 12th August

Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Talks as 60-Day Ceasefire Deadline Nears 

Pakistan Pushes US-Iran Talks as 60-Day Ceasefire Deadline Nears 

Islamabad finds itself in the middle of a complex mediation process to prevent a fresh military escalation and pave the way for direct negotiations. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding paved the way for a wider

Rising Power Costs: Can Pakistan Make Electricity More Affordable for Households? 

Rising Power Costs: Can Pakistan Make Electricity More Affordable for Households? 

Pakistan electricity prices are sometimes approaching PKR 60 per unit, creating a significant strain on household budgets through higher energy consumption. The high cost of electricity is more than simply household budgets. The operating costs

Can Pakistan’s EV Charging Network Drive the Next Phase of Electric Mobility? 

Can Pakistan’s EV Charging Network Drive the Next Phase of Electric Mobility? 

The development of Pakistan EV charging stations is one of the country’s largest transportation modernisation projects, with plans to construct 3,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030. The move to electric mobility is also tied

Will Affordable Energy Be the Key to Pakistan’s Next Phase of Economic Growth?  

Will Affordable Energy Be the Key to Pakistan’s Next Phase of Economic Growth?  

Recent changes in fuel prices and ongoing discussions on electricity tariff reforms have renewed the debate on the role of Pakistan affordable energy policies in supporting sustainable economic development. Lower energy costs can spur investment