Islamabad: Pakistan is set to issue panda bonds by June 2025 with the aim of raising nearly $200 million in investments from Chinese investors, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday. In an interview with TVB News in Hong Kong, he explained that the bonds were part of Pakistan’s broader … Read more
Pakistan is preparing to issue yuan-denominated bonds for the first time this year to support public finances, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, while the government remains optimistic about meeting the conditions of an IMF bailout loan. The South Asian country plans to raise $200 million to $250 million from Chinese investors over the next six … Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reminded the public that December 31, 2024 represents the final deadline for redemption, encashment or transfer of National Prize Bonds worth Rs. 7500 rupees. 15,000 rupees. 25,000 and Rs. 40,000 denominations. “No applications will be accepted after this date,” according to the official WhatsApp channel of SBP. This is … Read more
Chinese authorities have agreed to issue three trillion yuan ($411 billion) in special treasury bonds next year, which would be the highest ever, as Beijing steps up fiscal stimulus to revive the faltering economy, two sources said. The 2025 sovereign debt issuance plan would be a sharp increase from 1 trillion yuan this year, and … Read more