News brief · Reported 8 October 2026
Outstanding financing to small and medium enterprises in Pakistan increased by Rs23 billion to Rs1.137 trillion, according to a government review reported on October 8. Officials discussed progress in expanding access to finance and the need to improve information used in decision-making.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called for a broader financing ecosystem rather than relying on isolated measures.
Sources: The Nation
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