October 30, 2023 (MLN): In response to the increasing demands of the financial market for introducing new instruments, the Finance Division moved a summary for the Cabinet for amendment in the existing Market Treasury Bills 1998 and Ijara Sukuk Rules 2008, said a press release issue today.
In a landmark decision, the Federal Cabinet has granted its approval to the summary presented by the Ministry of Finance, leading to substantial amendments to the subject legal instruments.
"These amendments are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and providing flexibility for the issuance, registration, trading and transfer of government Securities through any institution," the press statement reads.
The implementation of these rules will not only make participation in government securities auctions/issuance simpler but will also expand the investor base.
It is also expected that these amendments will help in reducing the cost of borrowing as greater diversification will significantly enhance the subscription in government securities.
These amendments will also enable the government to launch its securities through other Capital Market Institutions including Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Central Depository Company (CDC) and National Clearing Company Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), which will bring more transparency and accessibility for investors, aligning with global best practices.
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will ensure the effective implementation of these amendments, it added.
The changes are expected to have a positive impact on Pakistan's financial markets and contribute to the overall economic development of the country.
