October 3, 204 – Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) has announced the launch of its new Shariah-compliant suite of financing products, expanding its offerings beyond conventional microfinance wholesale financing. This initiative includes key Islamic finance instruments such as Mudarabah and Musharakah, which will now be available to all of PMIC’s borrowing institutions. These products are […]
KARACHI – Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasized the critical role of innovation in driving Pakistan’s economic growth, during his keynote address at the 13th Bank of the Future Forum (BoFF), organized by Systems Limited and Temenos. Addressing an audience of industry leaders, Ahmad underscored that rapid technological advancements have […]
In a significant move aimed at accelerating the transition of conventional banking to Islamic banking, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the criteria for converting conventional banking branches into Islamic banking branches. This step aligns with the Federal Sharia Court’s directive to eliminate interest-based banking in the country and is part of the […]
In a significant move towards enhancing digital payment solutions, 1LINK (Pvt) Limited has announced its partnership with the National Police Foundation, onboarding them as a Bill Aggregation Partner on its 1BILL platform. This collaboration is expected to streamline the payment of various services provided by the National Police Foundation through 1BILL’s secure and efficient digital […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expressed full confidence in the country’s digital payment infrastructure, reaffirming its capability to support the government’s increasing drive towards a cashless economy. Speaking at the “Future Banking Summit 2024” organized by Total Communications on Monday, Syed Sohail Javaad, Executive Director of the SBP’s Digital Financial Services Group, […]
Pakistan – Telemart, one of Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platforms, has partnered with Alif Innovations to introduce the country’s first debit and credit card instalment plan for smartphones, addressing the growing challenge of smartphone affordability amid rising inflation. This innovative collaboration will enable millions of debit and credit card holders across Pakistan to purchase smartphones worth […]
Karachi, 30th September 24: President and CEO of Faysal Bank Ltd. Yousaf Hussain has been elected as the new president of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for the 2024-2026 term. The announcement was made during the Chamber’s Extraordinary General Meeting held on Monday. In addition to the president, Managing Director and CEO […]
In a landmark move to track and enhance the progress of digital payments, Pakistan is set to introduce a national Digital Payment Index (DPI), aiming to assess the penetration and effectiveness of digital payment infrastructure across the country. The initiative will provide a crucial tool for policymakers, financial institutions, and private sector players to gauge […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHA-Foundation) has announced a strategic partnership with Timepay Pakistan to revolutionize digital payment solutions within the housing sector. This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward enhancing financial transactions for PHA-Foundation members and stakeholders by offering fast, secure, and user-friendly digital payment services. The partnership aims to eliminate […]
KARACHI, September 2024 — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)-led consortium celebrated a landmark financing agreement to facilitate PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers (Private) Limited. The acquisition, valued at Rs 108 billion, is subject to regulatory approvals and marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s telecom sector. PTCL […]