Allied Bank Limited unveils Next-Generation Metaverse Banking Experience

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 […]

SBP Invites Applications for First Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox to Foster Innovation

SBP Introduces Regulatory Framework on Recovery Planning to Enhance Banking Sector Stability

KARACHI: In a significant move to bolster financial stability and align domestic banking practices with international standards, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has unveiled a comprehensive Regulatory Framework on Recovery Planning for all banks operating in the country. This new framework sets out supervisory expectations and aims to harmonize recovery planning across the banking […]

HBL Posts Record Pre-Tax Profit of Rs 75.3 Billion in H1 2025, Up 30% YoY

HBL Posts Record Pre-Tax Profit of Rs 75.3 Billion in H1 2025, Up 30% YoY

HBL today declared a record consolidated profit before tax of Rs 75.3 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2025, 30% higher than in the same period last year. The profit after tax increased 19% to Rs 34.4 billion despite a 4% higher tax rate further burdening banks. EPS for H1’25 improved from Rs […]

Systems Limited Reports 46% Profit Surge, Eyes Expansion in Europe and US

Pakistan’s Systems Limited acquires British American Tobacco’s IT arm

In a major strategic move, Systems Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest software firms, has acquired British American Tobacco SAA Services (Private) Limited from British American Tobacco International Holdings (UK) Limited. The listed software firm shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. “We hereby wish to inform you that […]

Meezan Bank's Visa Infinite Card Now Comes with Complimentary Visa Global eSIM

Meezan Bank’s Visa Infinite Card Now Comes with Complimentary Visa Global eSIM

Karachi, 29 July 2025: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic bank, becomes the first bank in the country to roll out Visa’s latest digital innovation: – the Visa Global eSIM for its Visa Infinite Debit Cardholders. Visa, the world leader in digital payments, has introduced the Visa Global eSIM – an innovative digital connectivity solution […]

SBP Simplifies Bank Account Opening for Individuals and Businesses

SBP Simplifies Bank Account Opening for Individuals and Businesses

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the consolidated framework for customer onboarding and advised banks and regulated entities (REs) to provide Digital Payment Acceptance solutions to their customers engaged in instore and/or online business/trade activities. Key changes: Simplified and standardized account opening process across all banks. Reduced documentary requirements. banks must open accounts within […]

Bank Alfalah and Engro Fertilizers Partner to Launch PKR 250M Financing for Farmers Across Pakistan

Bank Alfalah and Engro Fertilizers Partner to Launch PKR 250M Financing for Farmers Across Pakistan

Engro Fertilizers, a major fertilizer company in Pakistan and Bank Alfalah Limited, Pakistan’s leading commercial bank, announced a strategic partnership aimed at empowering farmers across the country through enhanced lending facilities. This collaboration will extend financing of up to PKR 1 million to farmers registered through Engro Markaz outlets and UgAI -the first integrated agricultural […]

UBL expands strategic partnership with Teradata to strengthen data & AI capabilities

UBL expands strategic partnership with Teradata to strengthen data & AI capabilities

KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions, has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Teradata. The collaboration includes an upgrade of UBL’s data environment, leveraging Teradata’s enterprise analytics and data platform for Trusted AI at scale, with the flexibility to deploy cloud infrastructure where applicable. This collaboration marks a […]