Pakistan's recent recognition at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deals of the Year Awards 2025, where it received both the IFN Pakistan Deal of the Year and the IFN Syndicated Finance Deal of the Year, underscores the nation's growing credibility in global Islamic finance. The landmark US$1 billion syndicated Islamic financing deal was praised by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb as a testament to Pakistan's disciplined macroeconomic approach. The awards ceremony is set for April 2026 in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, reflecting increasing international confidence in Pakistan's economic management. Additionally, the government has fixed the Nisab of Zakat for 2026 at Rs503,529, which is part of its broader economic strategy to enhance financial inclusivity (customstoday, February 17, 2026).