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  1. PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a relief-oriented federal budget for Pakistan.
  2. Government assigns revenue collection targets to the Federal Board of Revenue during cabinet meetings.
  3. Collaboration on economic stabilization efforts between the government, IMF, and key figures like Shehbaz Sharif.
  4. The government led by the Prime Minister focuses on achieving economic stability in Pakistan.

Pakistan Targets Increased Lending for SMEs and Agriculture

5 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting with commercial bank leaders to discuss national economic programs in Pakistan. The Prime Minister noted that Rs 426 billion had been approved under the Apna Ghar Program, though only Rs 76 billion had been disbursed against a Rs 700 billion target. Regarding lending, the government announced plans to increase the SME lending target to Rs 1,500 billion and agricultural lending to Rs 1,500 billion by June 2027. Currently, Rs 1,137 billion has been provided to SME owners and Rs 1,352 billion has been provided for agricultural loans as of September 2026.

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Why it matters

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The government is working to achieve economic stability in Pakistan through collaboration with international partners and key figures. The increased lending targets for SMEs and agriculture aim to boost business activity and support a larger number of beneficiaries across the country.

The government led by the Prime Minister focuses on achieving economic stability in Pakistan, collaborating on stabilization efforts with the IMF and key figures.

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Who's involved

  • Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister of Pakistan, who chaired the meeting and emphasized lending targets.
  • PakistanThe sovereign state where the economic programs and lending targets are being implemented.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • State Bank of PakistanSpeculative

    Commercial banks might face increased demand for loan approvals to meet the new targets set for SME and housing financing.

How it developed

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  1. PM Shehbaz Sharif met with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation to discuss economic matters.Sub-event
  2. PM chairs meeting to push SME growth and national economic programs.1 source

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