Mobilink Bank Upgrades to Temenos’ Cloud-Native Core Banking Platform R23

Mobilink Bank Upgrades to Temenos’ Cloud-Native Core Banking Platform R23

ISLAMABAD – Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has successfully upgraded its core banking system, moving from Temenos’ R17 to the latest R23 release of the cloud-native core banking platform. The upgrade marks a major milestone in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and reinforces its commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric banking. […]

Moody’s Upgrades Deposit Ratings of Five Pakistani Banks

Moody’s Upgrades Deposit Ratings of Five Pakistani Banks

The agency changes the outlook on long-term deposit ratings of all banks from positive to stable. ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has upgraded to Caa1 from Caa2 the local and foreign-currency long-term deposit ratings of five Pakistani banks: Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Habib Bank Ltd. (HBL), MCB Bank Limited (MCB), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and […]

Systems Limited Reports 46% Profit Surge, Eyes Expansion in Europe and US

Systems Limited Posts Rs. 2.65 billion profit in Q2 2025

KARACHI: Systems Limited (PSX: SYS) has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.65 billion (EPS: Rs. 1.81) for the second quarter of calendar year 2025 (2QCY25), up 59% compared to Rs. 1.67 billion (EPS: Rs. 1.15) in the same period last year. The surge in earnings was largely driven by higher technology services […]

CDC, PICG jointly develop ‘Shareholder Agahi’ portal to Empower Investors

CDC, PICG jointly develop ‘Shareholder Agahi’ portal to Empower Investors

ISLAMABAD  –  To increase the shareholders awareness and strengthening corporate governance, the Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) and Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) have jointly developed Shareholder Agahi—an innovative digital portal designed to equip shareholders with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed, impactful decisions. This initiative has been undertaken under the […]

SBP Invites Applications for First Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox to Foster Innovation

SBP to Launch PRISM Plus Payment System

Karachi – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it will launch its upgraded payment and settlement system, PRISM+, today, marking a major milestone in the country’s financial infrastructure. PRISM+ represents a significant leap forward in modernizing how money and government securities are moved and managed across Pakistan’s financial system. Built on the […]

Pakistan’s Domestic Savings Rate Far Below Regional Averages: SBP Governor

Pakistan’s Domestic Savings Rate Far Below Regional Averages: SBP Governor

Despite recent improvements in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators, the country continues to face deep-rooted structural challenges, with a persistently low domestic savings rate topping the list, cautioned State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad. Speaking at a seminar in Karachi on Monday, the central bank chief emphasized the urgent need to address this issue to […]

JazzCash, EFU Life launch fully digital insurance service

JazzCash, EFU Life launch fully digital insurance service

ISLAMABAD:JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital wallet, and EFU Life, one of the country’s premier life and health insurers, have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind, end-to-end digital insurance journey set to reshape the way millions of Pakistanis access insurance. This strategic collaboration aims to simplify and digitize the entire insurance value chain from instant policy subscription to […]

Public utility cos: Finance Ministry seeks update on Raast QR Code Printing

Public utility cos: Finance Ministry seeks update on Raast QR Code Printing

All relevant ministries, departments, and regulatory bodies instructed to begin the process of enabling Raast QR codes ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has sought update on implementation of printing of Raast QR code in public utility companies which has been launched by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). In a letter addressed to the administrative […]

Askari Bank to Exercise Call Option on Rs. 6 Billion Term Finance Certificates (TFCs)

Askari Bank to Exercise Call Option on Rs. 6 Billion Term Finance Certificates (TFCs)

Askari Bank Limited has announced its decision to exercise the Call Option on its Rated, Subordinated, and Unsecured Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) worth Rs. 6 billion. The bank disclosed this material information to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The Call Option will be exercised in full on September 17, 2025, as per Clause 3.12 of […]

Meezan Bank Posts Rs. 24.5 Billion Profit in Q2 2025

Meezan Bank Posts Rs. 24.5 Billion Profit in Q2 2025

KARACHI – Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) has reported earnings of Rs. 24.5 billion (EPS: Rs. 13.65) for the second quarter of calendar year 2025 (2QCY25), reflecting a 9% year-on-year (YoY) decline. This took the bank’s half-year (1HCY25) profitability to Rs. 46.6 billion, down 10% YoY. Alongside the results, the bank announced a cash dividend of […]