BankIslami Pakistan Limited announced on Friday the appointments of an acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and an acting Company Secretary. The bank shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. “Hasan Shahid, currently serving as the Company Secretary of Banklslami Pakistan Limited has been assigned the charge of acting CFO […]
Pakhtun Wardrobe Secures Shark Tank Investment from Junaid Iqbal
Islamabad — Sustainable fashion startup Pakhtun Wardrobe has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive due diligence process and the receipt of committed funds from Shark Tank investor Junaid Iqbal, Founder & CEO of Salt Ventures, and Shezad Mumtaz, CEO of Allied Services, a market leader in human resources. Founded in 2015 by Haris Badar, […]
Jazz Invests PKR 25.5 Billion in H1 2025, Reports 17.7% Growth Amid Digital Expansion Drive
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, invested PKR 25.5 billion and reported a strong growth of 17.7% in the first half of 2025, underscoring its commitment to driving Pakistan’s digital transformation. The investment focuses on expanding 4G coverage, scaling digital platforms, and accelerating financial inclusion, ensuring that millions of Pakistanis benefit from affordable, high-quality digital services. […]
Shoaib Javed Hussain Reappointed as CEO of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) for Another Three-Year Term
KARACHI, August 6, 2025— The Federal Cabinet, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Commerce, appoints Mr. Shoaib Javed Hussain as the Chief Executive Officer of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC), for a further 3 years effective August 6, 2025. The corporation has undergone a significant transformation, marked by innovation and significant growth, […]
SBP Rolls Out Nationwide Strategy to Boost Digital Payment Acceptance at All Retail Outlets
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has developed a comprehensive national implementation strategy to ensure the availability of digital payment acceptance infrastructure, including Raast QR codes, POS, and Soft POS, at all retail and commercial outlets across the country. In a strong push toward a cashless economy, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed all […]
MCB Bank Delivers Rs. 58.06 Billion Profit Before Tax in H1 2025; Declares Second Interim Cash Dividend of 90%
Lahore – August 7, 2025: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB), in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, reviewed the Bank’s performance and approved the condensed interim financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2025. The Board declared a second interim cash dividend of Rs. 9.00 […]
NBP Joins Billion-Dollar Club on PSX as Fifth Listed Bank to Surpass $1 Billion Market Cap
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has become the fifth listed bank on the Pakistan Stock Exchange to surpass a market capitalization of USD 1 billion. The bank has delivered an exceptional 338 percent return so far in calendar year 2024, making it one of the top-performing stocks this year. With a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) […]
HBL Becomes the First Bank to Partner with NCCPL to Enhance Capital Markets
HBL and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the role of commercial banks in Pakistan’s capital markets. This important agreement positions HBL as the first bank to form a partnership with NCCPL. Under this MoU, HBL aims to pursue opportunities in capital markets such […]
Pakistani startup Myco takes highest global win of Rs420mn from Tim Draper’s global startup reality show
Myco wins in Investment & Saas Business with support of PakLaunch. In a historic leap for Pakistan’s digital economy, Myco, the fastest-growing video streaming platform in the country, has made global headlines by winning the grand finale of Meet the Drapers, a global startup reality show in Silicon Valley that featured over 2,000 startups around […]
Allied Bank Limited unveils Next-Generation Metaverse Banking Experience
LAHORE: Allied Bank has officially launched its upgraded immersive banking experience in the Metaverse, marking a bold new chapter in the evolution of digital banking in Pakistan and the wider region. Building on its 2022 debut as the first Pakistani bank to enter the Metaverse, Allied Bank’s enhanced platform delivers a visually richer, feature-packed, and […]