KARACHI, August 6, 2025— The Federal Cabinet, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Commerce, appoints Mr. Shoaib Javed Hussain as the Chief Executive Officer of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC), for a further 3 years effective August 6, 2025. The corporation has undergone a significant transformation, marked by innovation and significant growth, […]
SBP Rolls Out Nationwide Strategy to Boost Digital Payment Acceptance at All Retail Outlets
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has developed a comprehensive national implementation strategy to ensure the availability of digital payment acceptance infrastructure, including Raast QR codes, POS, and Soft POS, at all retail and commercial outlets across the country. In a strong push toward a cashless economy, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed all […]
MCB Bank Delivers Rs. 58.06 Billion Profit Before Tax in H1 2025; Declares Second Interim Cash Dividend of 90%
Lahore – August 7, 2025: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB), in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, reviewed the Bank’s performance and approved the condensed interim financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2025. The Board declared a second interim cash dividend of Rs. 9.00 […]
NBP Joins Billion-Dollar Club on PSX as Fifth Listed Bank to Surpass $1 Billion Market Cap
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has become the fifth listed bank on the Pakistan Stock Exchange to surpass a market capitalization of USD 1 billion. The bank has delivered an exceptional 338 percent return so far in calendar year 2024, making it one of the top-performing stocks this year. With a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) […]
HBL Becomes the First Bank to Partner with NCCPL to Enhance Capital Markets
HBL and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the role of commercial banks in Pakistan’s capital markets. This important agreement positions HBL as the first bank to form a partnership with NCCPL. Under this MoU, HBL aims to pursue opportunities in capital markets such […]
Allied Bank Limited unveils Next-Generation Metaverse Banking Experience
LAHORE: Allied Bank has officially launched its upgraded immersive banking experience in the Metaverse, marking a bold new chapter in the evolution of digital banking in Pakistan and the wider region. Building on its 2022 debut as the first Pakistani bank to enter the Metaverse, Allied Bank’s enhanced platform delivers a visually richer, feature-packed, and […]
Behtari Partners with Al Meezan Investment Management Limited to Offer Shariah-Compliant Investment Options Through Its App
Lahore, August 04, 2025 — Behtari, a digital investment platform dedicated to make wealth building simple and accessible for all Pakistanis, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Al Meezan Investment Management Limited, the country’s largest Shariah Compliant Asset Management Company. This collaboration allows users to invest directly in Al Meezan’s Shariah Compliant mutual […]
IAMTN at 20: A Global Force for Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Cross-Border Payments
More than two decades ago, Veronica Studsgaard found herself navigating the complexities of a new business in an unfamiliar industry. With limited access to peers and no clear platform for collaboration, she recognised a critical gap in the cross-border payments sector. Determined to create a space for knowledge exchange, partnership and innovation, Veronica founded the International Association […]
Bank Makramah Reports First Profit in Over a Decade, Posts Rs 707mln Profit for H1 2025
Karachi, August 1, 2025 — Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has reported a remarkable financial turnaround, posting a pre-tax profit of Rs 1.44 billion and an after-tax profit of Rs 707 million for the half-year ending June 30, 2025 — marking the bank’s first profit in over ten years. The results were approved during a meeting […]
Kuickpay Partners with Visa to Transform B2B Payments and Unlock SME Growth in Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – Kuickpay has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to launch an innovative Business Payment Service Provider (BPSP) platform. This collaboration aims to modernize business-to-business (B2B) payments and invoice financing across Pakistan. The new platform is set to empower businesses in Pakistan by digitizing and optimizing their […]
