Lahore, December 7, 2024 – The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The signing ceremony, held at SMEDA’s Head Office, was graced by Federal Minister for Industries and Production, […]
HRSG, a leading name in human resource solutions, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Neem, a pioneer in embedded finance solutions. This collaboration is set to redefine workplace financial services by introducing innovative offerings such as earned-wage access, lending options, and seamless payment solutions. By integrating Neem’s cutting-edge financial tools, HRSG aims to […]
Karachi, December 4, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman, Akif Saeed, has emphasized the country’s growing prominence in Shariah-compliant financing, stating that Pakistan’s regulatory compliance in capital markets aligns with global standards. This positions the country as a potential leader in Islamic finance. Addressing a press conference ahead of the […]
Islamabad: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that individual investors can now directly participate in and invest in Government Debt Securities (GDS), including Sukuk. This significant development was conveyed to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his visit to SECP Headquarters. Broadening Access to Government Securities SECP officials briefed the minister on […]
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a virtual meeting on Monday with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed, and the Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), Zafar Masud, along with their respective teams. The session focused on evaluating progress and outlining new initiatives […]
Riyadh — Credit card loans by Saudi banks hit a record high of SR30.27 billion ($8.07 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant 14.24 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The surge in credit card borrowing reflects evolving consumer preferences driven […]
Karachi: TPL Corp Limited (PSX: TPL) and Abhi Private Limited have received final approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to acquire a 94.8% stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited. This approval comes as the companies proceed with their previously announced acquisition plans, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s microfinance landscape. According to a […]
Peshawar, Nov 7 — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a significant step towards economic empowerment and poverty reduction with the upcoming launch of its interest-free Ehsaas Loan Scheme. All necessary measures to implement the scheme have been completed, as announced during a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat chaired by Advisor to the Chief […]
Lahore – In a landmark move to bolster Punjab’s livestock sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the Chief Minister Punjab’s Livestock Card at the Bank of Punjab Head Office in Lahore. The initiative marks the beginning of a comprehensive registration process for the Livestock Card, aimed at supporting and uplifting the province’s […]
In a major step toward empowering Pakistan’s agricultural sector, Mobilink Microfinance Bank (MMBL) has announced a strategic partnership with GROWTECH Services, aimed at providing critical digital banking services and financial solutions to over 190,000 farmers nationwide. This partnership underscores MMBL’s commitment to enhancing financial inclusion for the agricultural community, a key pillar of Pakistan’s economy. […]