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IFC expands Pakistan portfolio to $2.7bn committed; focuses on SME financing, green bonds
The International Finance Corporation briefed Pakistan's Finance Minister on its expanding investment portfolio, now exceeding $2 billion annually with $2.7 billion committed for the current year. The delegation discussed scaling private sector investment in infrastructure, energy, transport, and logistics through mechanisms including local currency financing, risk-sharing facilities, and public-private partnerships. Key focus areas include reducing foreign exchange vulnerabilities and developing a venture capital ecosystem.