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Economy

Aurangzeb presses banks to speed SME and farm loan disbursements

A finance ministry review shows Rs8.674bn approved under the Zarkhez-e farm loan scheme but only about Rs2.34bn actually disbursed to small farmers.

Economy

Pakistan plans second $500m Panda bond without ADB, AIIB cover

Finance Division officials say Chinese credit enhancement firms may back the January-June 2027 sale, as $1.3bn of repaid Chinese commercial loans awaits full refinancing.

Economy

Pakistan brings virtual assets regulator under anti-money laundering law

A finance-ministry committee approved adding PVARA to the AMLA's fourth schedule and a maritime zones provision to its first, at a meeting chaired by Muhammad Aurangzeb.

Economy

Finance ministry clears changes to anti-money-laundering monitoring rules

The committee revised currency transaction report thresholds and added the maritime zones law and the virtual assets regulator to schedules of the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Economy

Cabinet committee approves four directors for digital wallet company

The CCoSOEs also cleared two independent members for Pakistan State Oil's board and deferred a proposal to set up a pharma export promotion council.

Politics

Government limits disclosure of bureaucrats' assets

Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal told a National Assembly panel the move is needed to meet IMF conditions while protecting officers' security.

Economy

Pakistan, Boeing discuss PIA fleet renewal and faster jet deliveries

Finance Minister Aurangzeb met Boeing's global president at UNGA; revised proposal expected for PIA, along with financing and leasing options.