{"id":101766,"date":"2025-03-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=101766"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:59:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:59:58","slug":"pakistan-issues-bond-for-green-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pakistan-issues-bond-for-green-investments.html","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan issues Green Bond for climate-friendly investments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Karachi: Pakistan has launched its first rupee-denominated Green Bond, marking a significant step toward mobilizing private capital for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Issued by Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL), a subsidiary of Karandaaz Pakistan, the Parwaaz Green Action Bond is the first of its kind to be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The bond has secured a PKR 1 billion investment from leading financial institutions to fund projects in renewable energy, clean transport, and green infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pak-to-target-chinese-markets-with-panda-bonds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FM unveils plan to tap Chinese capital markets with Panda Bonds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the launch, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for innovative financial solutions to combat climate challenges such as floods, pollution, and glacier melt. He stated that the bond represents Pakistan\u2019s commitment to embedding sustainability within its financial sector and attracting large-scale green investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative has received strong backing from financial institutions, including Bank Alfalah, Bank of Khyber, Allied Bank, and several development finance institutions such as Pak Brunei, Pak China, Pak Libya, Pak Oman, and Saudi Pak Investment Companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK government played a key role in the bond\u2019s development, providing technical assistance through its MOBILIST program. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott described the bond as a model for leveraging private sector investment to meet Pakistan\u2019s estimated $348 billion green financing needs by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/first-gender-bonds-pakistan-works.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pak\u2019s 1st \u2018gender bond\u2019 in works to empower women-led micro-businesses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karandaaz Board Chairperson Syed Salim Raza reaffirmed the institution\u2019s commitment to sustainable finance, while PFSL CEO Javed Iqbal highlighted the bond\u2019s role in funding Pakistan\u2019s transition toward clean energy and eco-friendly infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this landmark issuance, Pakistan has taken a crucial step toward climate-resilient economic growth, unlocking new opportunities for green investment and financial innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: Pakistan has launched its first rupee-denominated Green Bond, marking a significant step toward mobilizing private capital for sustainable development. Issued by Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL), a subsidiary of Karandaaz Pakistan, the Parwaaz Green Action Bond is the first of its kind to be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The bond has secured a PKR 1 billion investment from leading financial institutions to fund projects in renewable energy, clean transport, and green infrastructure. Read: FM unveils plan to tap Chinese capital markets with Panda Bonds Speaking at the launch, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for innovative financial solutions to combat climate challenges such as floods, pollution, and glacier melt. He stated that the bond represents Pakistan\u2019s commitment to embedding sustainability within its financial sector and attracting large-scale green investments. The initiative has received strong backing from financial institutions, including Bank Alfalah, Bank of Khyber, Allied Bank, and several development finance institutions such as Pak Brunei, Pak China, Pak Libya, Pak Oman, and Saudi Pak Investment Companies. The UK government played a key role in the bond\u2019s development, providing technical assistance through its MOBILIST program. 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