Pakistan: Pakistan’s financial sector has witnessed a strong and encouraging start to 2026, with global digital operator VONE Group announcing a 20 million dollar investment in Mobilink Bank, marking the first Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of the year.

According to Radio Pakistan, the investment reflects the success of the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s investor-friendly digital reform framework, which has attracted significant foreign capital and reinforced global confidence in Pakistan’s digital banking ecosystem.

The investment aims to expand Mobilink Bank’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) financing portfolio, strengthen its Digital Islamic Banking offerings, and further its transformation into a technology-driven digital neo bank.

A key focus of the initiative is to enhance access to regulated financial services for women, small businesses and underserved communities, supporting Pakistan’s financial inclusion agenda.

With SIFC’s support and reform-driven approach, Pakistan is increasingly emerging as an attractive hub for global digital banking and fintech investment.

Analysts view this development as a strong signal that, under SIFC’s guidance, 2026 marks the beginning of a new phase of global confidence, sustainable development and investment-led growth for Pakistan.