The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has formally launched InvestPak, a digital investment platform that enables retail and corporate investors to invest directly in Government of Pakistan securities through a web portal and mobile application. The initiative aims to simplify access to sovereign investments, promote financial inclusion, and expand retail participation in Pakistan’s government securities market.
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched InvestPak, a dedicated digital platform that allows retail and corporate investors to invest directly in Government of Pakistan securities through an integrated web portal and mobile application.
Alongside the platform’s launch, SBP also unveiled a nationwide media campaign to raise public awareness and encourage broader participation in the country’s sovereign debt market.
InvestPak to Digitize Investment in Government Securities
The launch ceremony was held at SBP’s headquarters in Karachi and was hosted by Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad. The event was attended by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb as the chief guest, along with senior SBP officials, bank presidents, corporate leaders, insurance companies, mutual funds, and representatives from Pakistan’s banking and financial sector.
InvestPak has been developed to fully digitize the investment process for Government of Pakistan securities, making it easier for individuals and institutions to access sovereign investment opportunities without extensive paperwork.
Finance Minister Says InvestPak Will Democratize Investment
Addressing the ceremony, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb praised SBP’s efforts to leverage technology in support of the government’s vision for a digitally enabled and financially inclusive economy.
He said:
“InvestPak represents a decisive step toward democratizing investment in Pakistan by giving ordinary citizens especially youth, corporates, and institutions direct digital access to safe sovereign investment opportunities. This is about making participation in the formal financial sector simpler, more inclusive, and more accessible for every segment of society.”
The finance minister added that a broader investor base would allow banks to devote greater resources to private sector lending, strengthening productive economic activity across the country.
SBP Governor Calls InvestPak a Milestone for Pakistan’s Financial Sector
In his welcome address, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad described InvestPak as “a defining milestone in the evolution of Pakistan’s financial landscape.”
He said the platform reflects the central bank’s commitment to promoting inclusive, sustainable, and digital financial services under its Strategic Vision 2028.
According to the governor, InvestPak is more than a technology platform and represents the realization of a long-term vision to create a more inclusive, efficient, and transparent government securities market.
He added that the initiative would usher in a new era of digital access and financial empowerment for investors across Pakistan.
SBP Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign
Highlighting the importance of public engagement, the SBP governor said technology alone cannot drive adoption without awareness.
He noted that the central bank aims to make sovereign investments a household topic through coordinated campaigns across print media, social media platforms, and FM radio stations.
The governor reaffirmed SBP’s commitment to improving market efficiency through automation, transparency, and the adoption of international best practices.
InvestPak Offers Easy Access for Retail and Corporate Investors
According to SBP, the platform is expected to benefit individual investors, women investors, small savers, corporates, and other market participants by offering a streamlined and transparent investment process.
Key features of InvestPak include:
- Digital investment in Government of Pakistan securities
- Reduced paperwork and faster account management
- Unified dashboard for managing multiple PKR and IPS accounts across participating financial institutions
- Improved transparency and portfolio visibility
- Online support and a dedicated InvestPak call center
The platform enables investors to manage their investments conveniently from their homes or offices through both web and mobile applications.
How to Access InvestPak
SBP said investors can access the InvestPak portal through its official website, while the InvestPak mobile application is available on both the Google Play Store for Android devices and the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users.