Karandaaz Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) and with support from the Ministry of Finance, hosted the “Impact Finance Training (IFT) 2026” workshop in Karachi on May 14–15, 2026. This workshop aimed to integrate impact finance principles into investment and lending decisions, bringing together professionals from banks, development finance institutions, and investment firms.

Alex MacGillivray, Executive Director at the Joint Impact Model Foundation, led the sessions focused on aligning capital allocation with measurable outcomes. Thomas Burge from the British Deputy High Commission emphasized the need for financial sectors to mobilize private capital effectively for sustainable growth.

Adnan Pasha Siddiqui, Advisor to the Federal Minister for Finance, highlighted the importance of private capital in advancing Pakistan’s socio-economic development and climate priorities. Syed Salim Raza, Chairperson of Karandaaz, noted the significance of impact finance in assessing value and risk.

Muneer Kamal, CEO of PBA, stressed the banking sector’s role in promoting sustainable growth and its commitment to enhancing understanding of and frameworks for impact finance. The initiative underscores ongoing collaboration among the Ministry of Finance, Karandaaz, and PBA to build a responsive financial ecosystem for long-term growth.