Dubai, UAE – Popcorn AI, a leading innovator in conversational commerce, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Spring Studios fund, with backing from Salica Investments, Al Waha Fund of Funds, and prominent angel investors from Saudi Arabia. This funding round marks a pivotal milestone in Popcorn AI’s journey to reshape how businesses connect, engage, and […]
In a recent development, Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), one of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks, has officially withdrawn its public announcement of intention (PAI) to acquire a majority stake in Samba Bank Limited. The decision follows the Saudi National Bank’s (SNB) termination of its plans to divest its approximately 84.51% stake in Samba Pakistan. BAFL had […]
Karachi, Pakistan, November 13, 2024 – Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has entered into a strategic alliance with CashNow, Pakistan’s pioneering supply chain finance platform, to revolutionize Shariah-compliant supply chain finance. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Meezan Bank’s Head Office in the presence of senior management from both organizations. This partnership, the first […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – Faysal Funds, Pakistan’s first fully Shariah-compliant asset management company, took a significant step in supporting the nation’s startup ecosystem by participating in the Pakistan Startup Summit, an event powered by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The summit provided a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs to connect with industry leaders and […]
Pakistan’s burgeoning startup ecosystem is showing signs of recovery, attracting $32 million in investment from a range of sources during the first four months of the current financial year. According to Invest2Innovate, local startups secured $15 million in Q1 and another $17 million in October, marking a significant uptick in investor confidence. Three high-profile deals […]
Karachi, Pakistan – Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasized the need for Pakistan to fully adopt a comprehensive Islamic financial system beyond conventional banking alternatives. Speaking at the 8th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICIBF 2024) hosted by the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on Tuesday, he […]
KARACHI: Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), underscored the pivotal role of the financial sector in propelling Pakistan’s economic growth during his recent address at The Future Summit. He emphasized that the financial sector should be viewed not merely as a gateway to basic banking services, but as a fundamental […]
In a significant move to enhance customer service standards, the Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has amended the Banking Companies Ordinance, reducing the response time for banks to address customer complaints from 45 days to 30 days. The amendment, aimed at accelerating resolution times and improving the banking experience for customers, was published in the Extraordinary Gazette […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Pakistan has rolled out an upgraded IATA EASY PAY solution, uniquely customized for the Pakistan market. This advanced solution is designed to streamline BSP ticketing and payment processes for International Air Transport Association (IATA) agents across the country, offering them a seamless, efficient, and closed-loop payment mechanism. The […]
KARACHI – The development of Pakistan’s IT sector could be a transformative factor for economic growth, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Monday via video link at the opening session of Pakistan Start-up Summit 2024, organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in Karachi. The two-day summit marked a pivotal moment for the […]