Pakistan eyes more IFC backing for private-sector-led growth
Pakistan has asked the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to deepen its private-sector investment in the country by setting clear criteria that steer financing towards sectors driving growth, job creation and export competitiveness, as Islamabad
October 16, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan has asked the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to deepen its private-sector investment in the country by setting clear criteria that steer financing towards sectors driving growth, job creation and export competitiveness, as Islamabad shifts from macroeconomic stabilization to sustainable growth. SMEs, housing finance, agriculture and public-private partnerships (PPPs) were na...