Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable, private sector-led and export-driven growth. Speaking at an agreement-signing ceremony, he welcomed a reinsurance partnership between ICIEC and Pak EXIM Bank and a Rs3 billion SME risk-pool agreement involving the Export Development Fund. He described both initiatives as key steps towards implementing Pakistan’s export strategy.

Thousands of Pakistanis are reportedly struggling to recover substantial investments from Dubai amid regional instability and falling property prices. Industry representatives and currency dealers claim capital flows from Dubai to Pakistan have increased, with some funds shifting into Karachi’s property market. Pakistani technology companies and businesses that relocated to Dubai are also reportedly reconsidering their operations due to uncertainty. These claims, including estimates concerning undeclared money, have not been independently verified.

The State Bank of Pakistan has revised its housing finance regulations, allowing banks and Development Finance Institutions to offer home financing for up to 30 years. Financing may be provided for purchasing, constructing, extending or renovating a house, as well as buying a plot with plans for construction. Renewable-energy installations in housing units are also eligible, with a separate maximum tenor of 10 years. The revised framework is aimed at expanding access to housing finance and supporting sustainable residential development.