Mirsad AI is the first AI-native AML compliance engine built for GCC financial institutions and regulatory authorities — and one of the first of its kind worldwide — trained on both fiat and blockchain transaction data, and registered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Why it matters now: The global AML market is valued at […]
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Ltd on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Waseela Pakistan to provide fast-track, Shariah-compliant financing to support farmers in meeting their agricultural needs. The partnership will offer quick and hassle-free access to finance through digital solutions, reducing farmers’ dependence on middlemen. Financing will be provided under the Electronic Warehouse Receipt […]
Karachi, Pakistan – British Asian Trust joins a cohort of 50 community organizations around the world, receiving $500,000 to accelerate youth employability through the Citi Foundation’s 2025 Global Innovation Challenge. Through this initiative, the British Asian Trust will support greater financial inclusion for low-income young entrepreneurs across Pakistan, helping unlock business growth and job creation in underserved urban […]
Winners were announced at the finals pitch event following a three-month long program that kicked off in November 2025 Anusha Fatima – TrashIt wins the new Sustainability Award introduced for the first time this year Winners receive a USD10,000 grant each, a tailored training program, mentoring opportunities, and access to She’s Next Club resources such […]
KARACHI- February 10, 2026 — IFC announced a new risk-sharing facility with Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (HABIBMETRO) to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan, including agricultural SMEs, and address the country’s SME financing gap. SMEs account for 90% of businesses in Pakistan and contribute 40% of GDP, yet fewer […]
ABHI Microfinance Bank Ltd. (Abhi MFB) has entered into a strategic partnership with 1LINK to roll out 1GO Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) services, enabling merchants nationwide to accept instant digital payments through Raast using QR technology. The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony where Mariam Pervaiz, Chief Commercial Officer – Abhi Microfinance Bank, and Najeeb […]
Pakistan is set to be among the most heavily weighted countries in a proposed new JPMorgan index tracking frontier-market local-currency bonds, as the global bank moves closer to launching a benchmark aimed at higher-yielding emerging economies. According to investors consulted by Reuters, the proposed index will include local-currency bonds from around 20 to 25 frontier […]
In a vibrant display of innovation and ambition, Lahore witnessed the grand inauguration of Fintech Edge Institute on January 31, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s burgeoning fintech ecosystem. Spearheaded by Mr. Nazish Ali, Chairman of the Board and President & CEO of Apna Microfinance Bank Limited, the event drew over 200 industry leaders, […]
KARACHI: ABHI Microfinance Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DigiKhata, a leading digital ledger platform used by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to enable structured financing solutions for businesses operating on DigiKhata’s platform. The partnership is designed to connect digitally active SMEs with formal financial services, allowing eligible merchants and businesses on […]
Islamabad, Pakistan — January 27, 2026:The Government of Pakistan has appointed Ali Farid Khwaja as a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), signaling a move toward strengthening regulatory oversight with global expertise and digital-first thinking. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division on January 27, 2026, Khwaja has been […]