KT Bank advances Digital Innovation through Core Banking Implementation in Partnership with Systems Limited

KT Bank advances Digital Innovation through Core Banking Implementation in Partnership with Systems Limited

KT Bank Pakistan Limited proudly announces its strategic collaboration with Systems Limited to accelerate the implementation of its core banking technology platform. This initiative is a significant step in KT Bank’s mission to develop a digitally advanced, secure, and customer-centric banking ecosystem that aligns with its commitment to financial inclusion and operational excellence. A formal […]

Bank Alfalah Integrates Google Wallet for Seamless and Secure Digital Payments

Bank Alfalah Integrates Google Wallet for Seamless and Secure Digital Payments

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has announced its integration with Google Wallet, enabling its credit and debit cardholders to make seamless and secure digital payments. Customers can now add their Bank Alfalah cards or digital credentials to Google Wallet on Android and Wear OS devices. Google Wallet offers users a convenient and secure way to conduct transactions […]

Samba Bank Announces Plans to Convert to Full-Fledged Islamic Bank

Samba Bank Announces Plans to Convert to Full-Fledged Islamic Bank

Karachi, Pakistan – Samba Bank Limited has announced its decision to convert from a conventional bank to an Islamic banking institution, according to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. In a material information disclosure, the bank revealed that its Board of Directors has granted in-principle approval for the conversion plan. […]

Lejion Media Leads Massive Iftar Drive in Saudi Arabia with NBP, Al Rajhi Bank, SNB, and Arab National Bank

Lejion Media Leads Massive Iftar Drive in Saudi Arabia with NBP, Al Rajhi Bank, SNB, and Arab National Bank

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 11, 2025 – UAE-based Lejion Media has successfully led a large-scale Iftar distribution campaign across Saudi Arabia, aimed at supporting blue-collar Pakistani workers during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative was organized on behalf of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in collaboration with Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi National […]

UBL completes Acquisition of Silkbank Limited

UBL completes Acquisition of Silkbank Limited

KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) has successfully completed the amalgamation of Silkbank Limited (SBL) with and into UBL, effective from March 11, 2025. This milestone marks a significant step in UBL’s journey as one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions. The merger has been formally approved by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) through a Sanction […]

SBP Approves Merger of Silk Bank with United Bank Limited

SBP Approves Merger of Silk Bank with United Bank Limited

March 11, 2025 – Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially sanctioned the amalgamation of Silk Bank Limited (SBL) with United Bank Limited (UBL), as disclosed in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. In a formal announcement dated March 11, 2025, UBL informed the PSX that the SBP issued […]

BII commit $75 Million Facility to HBL to Enhance Food Security and Farmers Climate Resilience in Pakistan

BII commit $75 Million Facility to HBL to Enhance Food Security and Farmers Climate Resilience in Pakistan

Funding from the facility will be directed towards the agriculture sector, which contributes 24 per cent to Pakistan’s GDP and employs 37 per cent of its workforce. The facility will mainly support smallholder farmers, including those in dairy and poultry farming, who often lack access to finance. Farmers vulnerable to climate change impacts, will receive […]

BankIslami launches first ‘All-Women’ Branch in Karachi

BankIslami launches first ‘All-Women’ Branch in Karachi

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 […]

NBP Launches Easy Financing of Up to Rs200 Million for SMEs in Pakistan

NBP Reports Massive Rs. 56.7 Billion Profit before Tax in 2024

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 […]

SBP Releases FY26 Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Schedule

SBP updates Mudarabah-based Financing framework for Islamic Banks

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 […]