The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the launch of InvestPak, a new digital investment web portal designed to simplify and modernize the process of investing in government securities for individuals and corporations. The portal allows users with PKR bank accounts to open an Investor Portfolio of Securities (IPS) account online, submit bids in primary auctions, and participate in the secondary market—eliminating the need to visit bank branches or financial institutions.
Through the InvestPak portal, eligible customers will be able to place competitive or non-competitive bids in government-backed securities auctions, buy and sell bonds, and track their investments in real time. Financial institutions, such as banks, primary dealers, and microfinance banks, are required to facilitate customer registration and onboarding to ensure a smooth user experience and broad access.
This development marks a key step in Pakistan’s financial digitization push, where automation, transparency, and accessibility are becoming central to capital market reforms. By reducing paperwork and physical steps, the InvestPak portal aims to open up government securities investment to a wider pool of participants, encourage market-based pricing, and boost investor confidence.
As the portal goes live, stakeholders are watching closely to see how increased participation and added convenience will impact liquidity and depth in Pakistan’s debt markets. The digital shift also aligns with broader efforts to modernize financial infrastructure and support the country’s economic growth and inclusion objectives.
