Download IPFS Industry leaders from BIP and ZLK convened a high-level session to explore opportunities and challenges in Islamic finance, highlighting its growing relevance in global markets. In a recent show of collaboration and thought leadership, Business Investment Partners (BIP) and Zaman Legal Knowledge (ZLK) brought together key figures in[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have voiced strong objections to proposed amendments in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill, warning that the changes could significantly increase operational costs for businesses. Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance and the Securities and Exchange Commission[Read More…]

Download IPFS The committee, which oversees public spending and ensures accountability in government financial affairs, pointed to a lack of clarity in the process that led to the tax cut. Members asked whether the proper legal and procedural steps were followed before the sales tax was slashed and whether any[Read More…]

Download IPFS KARACHI – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled its draft Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028, a first-of-its-kind regulatory framework aimed at strengthening women’s participation in Pakistan’s corporate and financial sectors. Announced for public consultation on Tuesday, the policy marks a strategic shift from token gender[Read More…]

Download IPFS Zarea Limited, a prominent Pakistani B2B (Business-to-Business) commodities platform, has announced the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of its broader international growth strategy. The company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) of the move on Tuesday, marking a significant[Read More…]

Download IPFS Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed Pakistan’s renewed commitment to economic reform and global market engagement during a virtual briefing with Moody’s Investors Service. Flanked by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, and senior officials, Aurangzeb offered[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s economic team, led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, used a virtual briefing with Moody’s Investors Service this week to assure global markets that Islamabad’s long‑promised reforms are finally gaining traction. In a concise presentation, Aurangzeb highlighted falling inflation, a recent policy‑rate cut, a firmer rupee and a small current‑account surplus as evidence[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan is re-engaging with global capital markets in a bid to restore investor confidence and boost external financing, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirming the country has secured $1 billion in commercial funding from the Middle East and is making progress toward preferential trade terms with the United[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a move aimed at strengthening women’s participation in Pakistan’s financial and corporate landscape, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a draft policy titled Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028. The proposal outlines a structured, long-term strategy to promote gender inclusion in sectors such as capital[Read More…]

Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Monday, nearing an all-time high as local and global market forces continue to push investors toward the safety of precious metals. With domestic rates touching Rs359,700 per tola, the spike reflects both international price rallies and deepening concerns over the country’s economic trajectory. The[Read More…]