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KARACHI, 15 May 2026: Karachi, 15 May 2026: Karandaaz Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) and supported by the Ministry of Finance, held a two-day workshop in Karachi titled “Impact Finance Training (IFT) 2026: From Value to Vision” on 14–15 May 2026.
Building on last year’s programme, the organisers brought together senior professionals from commercial banks, development finance institutions, and investment firms. They focused on integrating impact finance into lending and investment decisions. In addition, impact finance expert Alex MacGillivray, Executive Director at the Joint Impact Model Foundation, led the sessions. He introduced practical tools to align capital with measurable social, environmental, and economic outcomes.
Speaking at the event, Thomas Burge, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Deputy High Commission, highlighted the need for skilled financial systems. He said sustainable growth and climate resilience depend on mobilising private capital at scale. He also noted that the UK supports initiatives that strengthen financial capacity and improve impact-driven decision-making in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Adnan Pasha Siddiqui, Advisor to the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, praised the initiative. He stressed that capacity building is essential for sustainable finance. Moreover, he said Pakistan must mobilise private capital linked to measurable outcomes to meet its socio-economic and climate goals. He also added that the government is working on an enabling policy framework to support impact investing and expand private-sector participation.
Linking the training to broader sector reform, Syed Salim Raza, Chairperson of Karandaaz Pakistan, said impact finance is reshaping how institutions assess value and risk. He explained that financial institutions must now direct capital toward measurable development outcomes. Therefore, Karandaaz is providing practical frameworks to help embed impact thinking into financial decisions.
In his closing remarks, Muneer Kamal, CEO and Secretary General of PBA, emphasized the role of banks in driving inclusive growth. He said PBA continues to support capacity building in emerging areas like sustainable and impact finance. Furthermore, he noted that such initiatives help strengthen institutional understanding and improve financial decision-making across the sector.
Overall, the initiative reflects ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Finance, Karandaaz, and PBA. As demand for impact-driven capital grows, such programmes are helping build stronger tools, clearer frameworks, and a more responsive financial system that supports long-term inclusive growth.
