In a landmark move set to redefine customer trust and digital banking security in Pakistan, Askari Bank has launched Pakistan’s first In-App Banking Call feature through the Askari Mobile App. This pioneering service enables customers to receive secure, authenticated calls directly from within the bank’s mobile application, effectively eliminating the threat of fraudulent phone scams. […]
MCB Islamic Bank Hosts Annual Awards 2024 to Celebrate Top Performers
Lahore – MCB Islamic Bank hosted its Annual Awards 2024 in Lahore, celebrating the remarkable achievements, dedication, and contributions of its top-performing team members from across Pakistan. The prestigious event was graced by Raza Mansha, Chairman of the Board of Directors, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his address, Mansha commended the bank’s continued […]
Pakistani-Founded Sneaker Startup Atoms Raises Over $2 Million from 450 Customers in Private Round
Source: Business Recorder Brooklyn, USA — May 2025 — Atoms, a Brooklyn-based sneaker startup founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Sidra Qasim, has successfully raised over $2 million in a private funding round led by its own customers. The announcement was made by Qasim on LinkedIn, where she described the initiative as “the most meaningful experience” of […]
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Appoints Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz as New CEO
Karachi, May 2, 2025 — Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective today, May 2, 2025. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Gulfaraz brings a wealth of international and domestic banking experience to his new role. His expertise […]
Bank Alfalah Completes Divestment of Alfalah Securities to Optimus Capital Management
Karachi, May 2, 2025 — Bank Alfalah Limited (PSX: BAFL) has officially completed the divestment of its entire shareholding in its subsidiary, Alfalah Securities (Private) Limited. In a stock filing submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today, the Bank confirmed the sale of 324,999,912 shares—representing 95.59% of Alfalah Securities’ issued and paid-up capital—to M/s. […]
Mobilink Bank partner with Daraz Pakistan to Empower MSMEs through Access to Finance and Digital Enablement
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Daraz Pakistan, the country’s largest e-commerce platform, to accelerate financial inclusion, access to finance and digital enablement of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Pakistan. The collaboration advances the two institutions’ joint vision for economic growth at the grassroots level for […]
InfraZamin Pakistan and SECP Stress Need for Advancing Green Financing through Capital Markets
Islamabad, April 30, 2025 — InfraZamin Pakistan in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), British High Commission Islamabad, and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) hosted a seminar titled “Green Financing via Debt Capital Markets” in Islamabad. The event brought together senior professionals and international experts from the regulatory, financial, and […]
Bank of Khyber posts Rs. 1.6 Billion Profit in Q1 2025, Up 108% YoY
Peshawar – April 30, 2025 — The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has announced stellar financial results for the first quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q1FY25), reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 1.6 billion, marking an impressive 108 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. The bank’s strong performance was driven by a 45 percent YoY […]
First Pakistani Female-Founded healthtech MedIQ Raises $6 Million in Series A to Expand Across GCC
Islamabad/Riyadh – MedIQ, a pioneering health tech startup founded in Pakistan, has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round to drive its expansion across the GCC region. The round was co-led by Qatar-based Rasmal Ventures and Saudi Arabia’s Joa Capital, with strong follow-on participation from existing investors. Founded in 2020 by physician-turned-entrepreneur Dr. Saira […]
Dubai-based Fasset Secures Sandbox License to Launch Pakistan’s First Tokenized Gold Solution
Islamabad, April 29, 2025 — Fasset, a leading digital asset platform focused on fostering financial inclusion in high-growth markets, has officially introduced Pakistan’s first gold tokenization solution under a Regulatory Sandbox license approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). By leveraging blockchain technology, Fasset’s latest innovation enables secure, transparent, and fractionalized investments […]
