[Lahore: February 04, 2026] MCB Bank Limited is pleased to announce another year of resilient financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting the Bank’s strategic agility, balance sheet strength, and disciplined execution amid a dynamic macroeconomic and operating environment. The Board of Directors of MCB Bank, under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad […]
UBL Launches AI Voice Command Banking, Powered by Fortanixor Technologies
United Bank Limited (UBL) has introduced an AI-powered – Voice Command feature inside the UBL Digital App, enabling customers to complete everyday banking actions simply by speaking. The feature brings a new, hands-free way to bank in Pakistan. “Speak More, Tap Less”: What Voice Command Does With a tap on the microphone icon, users can […]
Soneri Bank Appoints Ahsan Siddiqui as New President and CEO
Soneri Bank Limited announced on Thursday the appointment of Ahsan Mushahid Siddiqui as President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 April 2026. The bank shared the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange today. Ahsan will succeed Muhtashim Ahmad Ashai, whose employment contract will mature on March 31. “This appointment is subject […]
UBL and Meezan Bank lead Pakistan’s largest private sector Islamic Financing of Rs133 billion
United Bank Limited (UBL) as one of the Mandated Lead Advisors & Arrangers, has successfully led Pakistan’s largest private sector syndicated Islamic financing to date, totaling PKR 133 billion. The financing was extended to Deodar (Private) Limited and Engro Connect (Private) Limited, with UBL also acting as Facility Agent, Security Agent and Accounts Bank. The […]
SBP Reduces Cash Reserve Requirement for Banks
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reduced the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) for banks by 100 basis points, lowering it to 5 percent on a weekly average basis and 3 percent on a daily basis, according to the SBP governor’s press briefing earlier yesterday. The move is expected to inject additional liquidity into the […]
UBL and Jazz Seal Pakistan’s Biggest-Ever Interest Rate Swap Transaction
United Bank Limited (UBL) has executed Pakistan’s largest-ever Interest Rate Swap (IRS) transaction with Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz), with a notional value of Rs. 75 billion, marking a major milestone in the development of the country’s financial derivatives market. Under the transaction, Jazz has converted its floating-rate borrowing exposure into a fixed-rate obligation, allowing the telecom […]
Askari Bank Accelerates Transition to Shariah-Compliant Banking Across Pakistan
Islamabad: Askari Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s economy by accelerating its transition toward a stable, ethical, and inclusive financial system through the expansion of Shariah-compliant banking services. Islamic Banking is now available across all branches of Askari Bank, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s transformation journey. The initiative aligns with […]
TouchPoint’s Cadepo – CCDM Approved by State Bank of Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan: TouchPoint’s Cadepo – Cash & Cheque Deposit Solution has achieved a major regulatory milestone after meeting the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) regulatory benchmark for Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) authenticate and securely accept cash deposits from customers. TouchPoint currently has more than 600 devices across Pakistan banking network and has processed transactions exceeding […]
Meezan Bank Advances Shariah-Compliant Corporate Practices Through Advisory Support to Stylers International Limited
Karachi, 23 December: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country, has provided Shariah Technical Services and Advisory Support to Stylers International Limited (SIL), a company listed at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), enabling it to obtain Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) Shariah Compliance Certificate under the Shariah […]
Samba Bank inaugurates ‘The Kingdom Connect – Saudi Business Facilitation Center’ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Samba Bank Limited Pakistan has inaugurated the “The Kingdom Connect – Saudi Business Facilitation Center”at its Jinnah Avenue Branch in Islamabad. This landmark initiative reaffirms Samba Bank’s commitment to foster deeper economic engagement between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Jamil Qureshi, Secretary, Special Investment Facilitation […]