KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand collaboration between the banking sector and capital market. Through this MoU, NBP aims to drive collaborative innovation across the banking and capital market landscape, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth, sustainable […]
JS Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in Pakistan, has signed a Margin Trading System (MTS) agreement with the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) to further strengthen its participation in the country’s capital market. This partnership aims to enhance market liquidity, broaden the investor base, and improve overall efficiency through innovative solutions. […]
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, has announced a substantial rise in women’s financial inclusion in Pakistan, with the number of active bank accounts held by women increasing from 20 million to 37 million since the launch of the Banking on Equality policy in 2021. Speaking at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington […]
KTrade, has introduced a groundbreaking embedded stock trading feature that enables over 20 million active JazzCash users to invest directly in Pakistan’s capital markets. This strategic integration marks a major milestone for financial inclusion in the country. Until now, only about 400,000 individuals in Pakistan had direct access to stock market investing. With this launch, […]
Karachi, Pakistan — Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) and EFU Life Assurance Ltd have announced a strategic partnership aimed at introducing two groundbreaking Takaful propositions — the EFU Takaful Zenith Plan and the EFU Takaful WIN FitCover Plan — tailored to meet the evolving financial and lifestyle needs of Faysal Bank customers. The agreement was formalized […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has partnered with the World Bank Group, through its private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to expand local currency financing and support private sector growth in Pakistan. Through an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreement, the partnership will enable IFC to manage currency risks more effectively […]
PM says Pakistan’s industrial growth depends on development of small and household industries New AI-based “Womenpreneurship Platform” to guide women on business registration, taxes and skills ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to set a clear timeline for implementing reforms for small and medium-sized industries and accelerate work on an AI-driven platform […]
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at fostering fairness, transparency, and consumer-centric practices across the country’s financial sector. Titled the “Business Conduct and Fair Treatment of Consumers Regulatory Framework (BC&FRF),” the new initiative seeks to ensure that banks and financial institutions uphold principles of integrity, transparency, and […]
barq Pakistan has obtained the In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to establish an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) Wallet in Pakistan, paving the way for its entry into one of the most promising digital financial markets in the region. barq Pakistan plans to introduce a full suite of digital financial services after […]
Karachi 13 October 2025: Sometimes things don’t go as planned with deliveries, but now, getting a refund is the easy part. InDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has partnered with Simpaisa, a leading payment digital service provider, to introduce an instant payout feature for delivery claims. The new solution is designed to enhance […]