The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its inaugural Research Agenda for 2026-2029. The Research Agenda reflects SBP’s research priorities in an evolving global and domestic economic landscape, characterized…
Ignite, under the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT), has partnered with the Mobilink Bank-led consortium, including CyberVision International, to establish the National Incubation Center (NIC) Sialkot. This initiative aims…
Mastercard's inaugural Cyber Pulse report highlights the evolving cyber threat landscape in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). It combines threat intelligence from Mastercard's Cyber Insights platform and…
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released the annual Stay Secure study in Pakistan, which assesses consumer awareness and behaviors around digital commerce and fraud. This year’s edition,…
DIB Pakistan unveiled its new global brand identity across its branch locations nationwide, marking two decades of service in Pakistan and embracing a bold, purpose-driven new chapter. The transformation reflects…
aik by BankIslami has been awarded the Best Shariah Compliant Digital Financial Solution at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2026. The award recognizes aik's role in delivering a seamless, fully Shariah-compliant…
BankIslami partnered with WWF Pakistan to organize a mangrove plantation and beach-cleaning drive to commemorate World Environment Day. This initiative aligns with the bank’s Green Office Certification and commitment to…
InfraZamin Pakistan (IZP) proudly announces the launch of its Agri-Storage Portfolio Financing Facility, developed by the Social Impact Financing Committee led by Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Senator Muhammad…
Meezan Bank’s Easy Home Housing Finance has achieved a significant milestone under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Housing Finance Program – “Ghar Ho Tu Apna”, surpassing PKR 1 billion in…
Reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and community development, BankIslami has extended support to Surayya Azeem Waqf Teaching Hospital (SATH), one of the largest public welfare hospitals in Lahore. The…
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charter for Compassion Pakistan, under its employee wellness initiative, NBP Wellness First 2.0. The collaboration aims to…
ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited closed 2025 with a profit after tax of PKR 1.019 billion (highest ever in the bank's history), compared to a loss of PKR 1.754 billion in…
Pakistani freelancers have made a significant impact on the economy, earning over $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the fiscal year and outperforming freelancers from…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) raised Rs76.286 billion for the Ministry of Finance in the 6th Auction of Government of Pakistan Hybrid Sukuk (GHS) on May 20, 2026, demonstrating strong…
Mobilink Bank, a leading digital microfinance bank in Pakistan, has partnered with the Legal Aid Society to support women's inheritance rights through legal assistance and community outreach. This initiative is…
Pakistan’s Islamic banking industry is projected to grow significantly, with total assets expected to reach Rs18–19 trillion by December 2026, up from Rs14.47 trillion in December 2025, according to a…
In Apr’26, Pakistan reported a current account deficit of USD 324mn, a decrease from USD 12mn in Apr’25. This was a result of an 11.4% YoY increase in imports and…
BankIslami has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (EXIM Bank) to establish Pakistan's first Shariah-compliant trade and export finance partnership. This collaboration aims to…
Pakistan successfully issued a 3-year RMB 1.75 billion Panda Bond in the Chinese interbank market, marking its first entry into the Chinese capital market. Standard Chartered (China) Ltd. was the…
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign for Eid al-Azha 2026 to promote secure, convenient, and cashless transactions in cattle markets across Pakistan. The initiative…
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad announced a significant economic turnaround, stating that foreign exchange reserves have risen from $3 billion to $17 billion and that remittances…
Karandaaz Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) and with support from the Ministry of Finance, hosted the "Impact Finance Training (IFT) 2026" workshop in Karachi on May…
NBP onboards the National Highways & Motorway Police for Raast QR-based collection of licensing fees, marking another key milestone in the National Bank of Pakistan’s public-sector digitisation journey. The signing…
ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. has partnered with Avanza Solutions to enhance its digital banking capabilities and advance financial inclusion nationwide. This collaboration aims to make banking more accessible and…
Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has launched the “Bibi App,” a mobile application aimed at raising breast cancer awareness and providing accessible health information to women. Developed by…
