Dubai-based Ignyte Partners with PayPal to Empower Startups in the UAE and Beyond

Dubai-based Ignyte Partners with PayPal to Empower Startups in the UAE and Beyond

Dubai, UAE – In a landmark move to accelerate the growth of startups, Ignyte has announced a strategic partnership with PayPal, one of the world’s leading fintech innovators. This collaboration aims to empower entrepreneurs across the UAE and the wider region by enabling seamless cross-border payments and fostering global business operations from day one. The […]

AlHuda CIBE and Autosoft Dynamics Join Forces to Promote end-to-end Islamic Banking Suite

AlHuda CIBE and Autosoft Dynamics Join Forces to Promote end-to-end Islamic Banking Suite

March 25, 2025 Dubai – UAE: Alhuda Center of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE), a globally recognized leader in promoting Islamic banking and finance, has signed a landmark agreement with Autosoft Dynamics, a renowned banking software solutions provider, to introduce cutting-edge core banking system along with end-to-end Shariha Compliance Islamic Suite (Consumer & Commercial) for […]

MCB Bank Partners with Fauree Tech to Transform Digital Supply Chain Financing for SMEs

MCB Bank Partners with Fauree Tech to Transform Digital Supply Chain Financing for SMEs

Lahore: March 25, 2025 – MCB Bank Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Fauree Tech Pvt. Ltd., a fintech company specializing in digital supply chain finance solutions. This collaboration will expand MCB Bank’s portfolio of digital financing products, aimed at facilitating access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan. The partnership was […]

HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana Awarded Nishan-e-Khidmat for Outstanding Public Service

HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana Awarded Nishan-e-Khidmat for Outstanding Public Service

ISLAMABAD: Sultan Ali Allana, a prominent banker and philanthropist, has been awarded the prestigious Nishan-e-Khidmat, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honors, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service. The award was conferred during a special investiture ceremony held on Pakistan Day, following its approval by President Asif Ali Zardari on August 14, 2024, […]

Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of Mobilink Bank, Awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz for advancing Digital and Financial Inclusion

Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of Mobilink Bank, Awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz for advancing Digital and Financial Inclusion

Islamabad – In a landmark recognition of his contributions to Pakistan’s digital and financial landscape, Aamir Hafeez Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of Mobilink Bank, has been conferred with the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, by the President of Pakistan. The award acknowledges Aamir’s visionary leadership in advancing digital inclusion, financial […]

Pakistan’s First PKR-denominated Green Bond Launched to Accelerate Climate Finance

Pakistan’s First PKR-denominated Green Bond Launched to Accelerate Climate Finance

Islamabad, Pakistan – In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s sustainability-driven financial sector, Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL), a subsidiary of Karandaaz Pakistan, has launched the country’s first PKR-denominated Green Bond under the Parwaaz Green Action Bond initiative. The bond, valued at Rs. 1 billion, is also the first Green Bond to be listed on the […]

HBL Zarai Services Limited and ZTBL Partners to Empower Farmers through Financial Inclusion

HBL Zarai Services Limited and ZTBL Partners to Empower Farmers through Financial Inclusion

Islamabad, Pakistan – September 24, 2024: HBL Zarai Services Limited (HZSL) and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance financial inclusion and provide modern agricultural services to farmers across Pakistan. This strategic collaboration aims to deliver innovative financial solutions, mechanization support, and expert advisory services to improve farm […]

Meezan Bank and NED University Partner to Launch Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech (CIFFT)

Meezan Bank and NED University Partner to Launch Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech (CIFFT)

Karachi, 20th March, 2025: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and NED University of Engineering and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech (CIFFT) at NED University. The MoU was signed by Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO – Meezan Bank and Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, […]

Jazz Invests PKR 53.9 Billion in 2024 to Drive Pakistan’s Digital and Financial Future

Jazz Invests PKR 53.9 Billion in 2024 to Drive Pakistan’s Digital and Financial Future

Jazz is at the forefront of Pakistan’s digital transformation, accelerating its shift to a digital-first ServiceCo while fueling financial inclusion and digital adoption at scale. With a record PKR 53.9 billion investment in 2024—a 46.2% year-on-year (YoY) increase—Jazz is redefining how Pakistanis connect, transact, and engage in an increasingly digital economy. In 4Q24, Jazz recorded […]

World Bank approves $102 million in Financing to boost Pakistan’s Microfinance Sector

World Bank approves $102 million in Financing to boost Pakistan’s Microfinance Sector

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2025—The World Bank’s Board of Directors today approved $102 million in financing for the Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project, which aims to enhance access to microcredit and support the resilience of the microfinance sector and its borrowers, particularly in the face of climate-related shocks. “Microfinance is a critical tool for supporting the […]