The Bank of Khyber (BOK) has taken center stage at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with one of the most remarkable performances in the country’s financial sector. Its share price has surged by over 176% in the past year, and 118% in 2025 alone, placing it firmly among the top-performing banking stocks in Pakistan. For […]
Bank of Khyber (BoK) has formally launched its Point-of-Sale (POS) acquiring services in partnership with KuickPay, marking an important step in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to expanding Pakistan’s payments infrastructure. The launch ceremony was led by Hassan Raza, Managing Director & CEO of BoK, together with senior executives from both organizations, […]
As the UAE and GCC continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for fintech, crypto, AI, and digital innovation, the demand for robust regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation is SecureVisa Group, founded by Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh. SecureVisa Group specializes in navigating complex multi-regulator licensing frameworks across VARA, SCA, […]
Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain meets White House advisor to discuss collaboration on digital assets and technology innovation. Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal bin Saqib, met with President Trump’s crypto advisor, Patrick Witt, at the White House to explore ways to strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Sunday that all digital fund transfers are settled instantly and beneficiaries receive funds in real time. However, the two hours cooling period, introduced in April 2023, applies only on the usage or cash-out of funds received in branchless banking accounts. Referring to the reports on social […]
Bahrain, Manama – [28-09-2025]: Ajyad Capital, a leading investment management firm licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), has announced a new strategic partnership with prime global brokerage EXANTE which extends Ajyad’s global reach, providing investors with exposure to a wide range of financial instruments in international markets, through its upcoming digital investment platform. Commenting on the […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – In a strategic step towards enhancing the digital financial landscape of Pakistan, PayFast, a State Bank of Pakistan-licensed fintech, and Askari Bank, one of the country’s leading commercial banks, have signed a partnership agreement to launch a white-label checkout solution that makes use of Raast for easier payments. The signing ceremony, held […]
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Triple Jump, on behalf of ASN Impact Investors’ ASN Microkredietpool (AMP), has signed a €5 million term sheet with Pakistan’s Kashf Foundation. The financing will further strengthen Kashf’s mission of empowering low-income households, particularly women entrepreneurs, by expanding access to responsible financial services. The agreement underscores ASN Microkredietpool’s commitment to supporting inclusive […]
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) proudly celebrates another prestigious recognition by receiving the UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution – Marketing Promotion. The award was presented by Mr. Nadeem Haroon, Country Head UPI (Pakistan, Qatar, Bahrain & Afghanistan) to Mr. Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO, NBP. The achievement was celebrated in the presence of […]
This integration to enable SECP to conduct smarter, faster surveillance The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance oversight of the capital markets through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement, formalised at a ceremony at PSX on September […]