Pakistan’s First Panda Bond Sale Marks Financial Milestone: Finance Minister

Pakistan has achieved a significant financial milestone with the successful issuance of its first Panda Bond, a move that signals growing investor confidence and strengthens economic ties with China. According to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the inaugural Panda Bond issuance marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s financial landscape. Speaking after the issuance ceremony in…

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Pakistan Profit Outflows Hit $1.83bn as Foreign Investors Repatriate Earnings in FY26

Pakistan’s economy is facing fresh pressure as profit and dividend outflows on foreign investments surged to $1.828 billion during July–March FY26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks an increase from $1.718 billion in the same period last year, reflecting growing repatriation by foreign investors. The rise in outflows comes…

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SECP Registers 2,993 Companies in March with 11% Year-on-Year Growth

Pakistan’s corporate sector continues to show steady growth as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,993 new companies in March, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the same month last year. According to official data, nearly 99.9% of company registrations were completed online through the SECP’s eZfile system, highlighting the country’s rapid…

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Naqvi, Chinese Ambassador Zaidong Plan Business Conference to Address Investor Security Concerns in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong have agreed to organize a business conference aimed at addressing the security concerns of Chinese investors operating in Pakistan. The initiative reflects growing efforts by both countries to strengthen investor confidence and ensure a secure environment for ongoing and future investments. The decision was made…

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