Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, proudly announced the relaunch of AlfaMall, the bank’s premier e-commerce platform and the country’s largest formal Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) marketplace,…
Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, a business leader and past president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), on Monday expressed his concern over the falling tax-to-GDP ratio, saying…
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 15,931.8 million as of 01-Nov-2024. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as follows: Foreign reserves held…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with Trifit Gym, a world-class fitness club in Karachi and Islamabad, to offer its premium cardholders a…
Workers’ remittances recorded an inflow of US$ 3.1 billion during October 2024. Regarding growth, remittances increased by 6.7 percent and 23.9 percent on an m/m and y/y basis, respectively. Cumulatively,…
The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board,…
BankIslami, a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has launched a significant initiative to promote its riba-free (interest-free) banking services to individuals of diverse backgrounds and faiths underscoring the bank's…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has signed a new strategic partnership with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, under…
President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, while commenting on the State Bank’s decision to reduce the interest rate by 2.5 percent, bringing it…
The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Junaid Naqi welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s recent 2.5% interest rate cut, calling it a positive step but emphasizing the…
InfraZamin is pleased to partner with Sundridge Foods Limited to launch a PKR 2 billion agri-infrastructure sukuk. Sunridge Foods Limited, a subsidiary of Unity Foods Limited, will issue this Shariah-compliant…
JS Bank and BankIslami have announced a strategic partnership to enhance home remittance services nationwide by combining both institutions' strengths and retail networks. Through this alliance, JS Bank will leverage…
At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cut the policy rate by 250 basis points to 15 percent, effective from November 5, 2024. The Committee noted…
Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) Chairman, Sheikh Umer Rehan, has strongly urged the government and the State Bank to reduce the interest rate by 500 basis points (5%) in the…
Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, has been informed that Pakistan's business, industry, and trade community are disappointed with the monetary policy as it continues to be based on…
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 16,049.0 million as of 25-Oct-2024. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under: Foreign reserves held…
The Islamic Fintech sector is rapidly evolving, reshaping financial landscapes by blending technology with Shariah-compliant financial services. As digital platforms and innovative tools gain traction globally, Islamic Fintech stands out…
The President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Yakoob H. Karim, The former Presidents, Mr. Maqsood Ismail and Mr. Ismail Suttar, said that the State Bank must…
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Best Company in the Financial Category’ award at the 39th Corporate Excellence Awards, hosted by the Management Association…
Mashreq is proud to report its strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, showcasing its commitment to its strategic priorities. These include placing clients at the forefront…
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a strong performance, leading to a 20% increase in profit before tax to PKR 75.5 billion. Overall revenue grew 16% year on year,…
Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan and the incumbent Best Bank for Digital Banking, announced the launch of its new mobile banking application, Alfa. New Alfa is purposely…
Captain Abdul Rashid Abro, central leader of the Pakistan Business Forum and former Vice President of FPCCI, has urged the State Bank of Pakistan Governor to lower interest rates to…
JS Bank announced its financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2024. For the nine-month period, the Bank posted a standalone Profit Before Tax of Rs. 6.21 billion,…
Governor SBP, Mr. Jameel Ahmad, met delegates from international rating agencies and key global investors during the events hosted by leading financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, JP Morgan, Bank of…