KARACHI: BankIslami has inaugurated its first fully women-managed branch in Karachi, marking a significant step toward gender inclusivity in Pakistan’s financial sector. The branch, operated entirely by female employees, is designed to empower women both as professionals and customers. The initiative aligns with BankIslami’s vision of “Saving Humanity from Riba,” reinforcing its commitment to ethical […]
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) convened on February 28, 2025, to approve the audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. The bank reported a pre-tax profit of Rs 56.7 billion, despite incurring an extraordinary cost of Rs 68.0 billion due to compliance with the Supreme […]
KARACHI: March 6, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced an updated mechanism for Mudarabah-based Financing Facilities (MFF), including Shariah-compliant Standing Ceiling Facility and Open Market Operations (OMO) injections, for Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs). According to a notification issued by the central bank, these financing facilities will now be available against Government […]
Karachi – JS Bank Limited has continued its trajectory of sustainable growth and innovation, further cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan. For the year 2024, the bank recorded a consolidated Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 30.7 billion, marking a significant 64% increase compared to Rs. 18.7 billion in 2023. […]
NymCard, a leading Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Faysal Bank Limited, one of Pakistan’s premier Islamic banks, to revolutionize the fintech landscape in the country. Through this collaboration, NymCard and Faysal Bank will offer a cutting-edge BaaS platform, empowering fintech startups and businesses to seamlessly integrate financial services into their offerings. […]
Karachi, Pakistan – Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with oladoc, a prominent digital healthcare platform. This collaboration aims to provide home remittance account holders with complimentary access to essential digital healthcare services via the oladoc app. This initiative highlights FBL’s dedication to […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to convene its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 10, 2025, to review the country’s monetary policy stance. According to a poll conducted by Topline Securities, 38% of market participants expect the central bank to maintain the current policy rate, while 62% anticipate a rate […]
Karachi: BankIslami has announced a record-breaking 24.4% increase in pre-tax profit, reaching Rs 25.5 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024. The bank reinforced its stature in Pakistan’s Islamic banking sector despite economic volatility and evolving regulatory conditions. Net profit saw a 7.1% rise to Rs 11.8 billion. Upholding its mission of “Saving Humanity […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has upheld the ban on dual nationals serving as governor, deputy governors, and members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), rejecting a proposed amendment to the SBP Act. Despite a unanimous recommendation from a cabinet committee to lift the restriction, the prime minister intervened […]
KARACHI, February 25, 2025 – The Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 (PBS’25) concluded on February 25th at the Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi, marking a groundbreaking initiative in the country’s financial landscape. Organized under the aegis of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), the two-day event served as a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort, bringing together key stakeholders from Pakistan’s banking […]