KARACHI – April 17, 2025 — Soneri Bank Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, following the approval of its condensed interim financial statements by the Board of Directors at its 210th meeting held in Karachi. The Bank reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 3.34 billion and Profit […]
UBL Posts Highest Ever Quarterly Profit of Rs. 36 Billion in Q1-2025
Karachi, April 16, 2025 — United Bank Limited (UBL) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting an all-time high quarterly profit of Rs. 36 billion, translating into an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 28.9. This marks a 126% year-on-year (YoY) and 39% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) surge in profitability, significantly outpacing […]
Exciting times ahead for DigiTrends: The company is now CR certified in KSA and has partnered with Seen Tarbi to shape the future of fintech
DigiTrends, a leading player in digital transformation, has obtained its official company registration in KSA and is joining the ranks of pioneering companies in the Kingdom. This milestone was marked in the esteemed presence of Pakistani Ambassador Mr. Ahmad Farooq, First Secretary Mr. Shafiq Ahmed, and key members of the DigiTrends leadership team—CEO Samad Saleem, […]
PSX Kicks Off Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 with Gong Ceremony
Karachi, April 14, 2025 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) proudly launched Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 (PFLW 2025) with a symbolic Gong Ceremony at the PSX Trading Hall, marking the beginning of a nationwide campaign to promote financial literacy and inclusion. Organized in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange […]
Pakistan receives record $4.1bn in remittances in March; says SBP Governor
KARACHI – April 14, 2025: Pakistan received a record-high $4.1 billion in workers’ remittances during March 2025, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad. The figure marks the highest-ever monthly inflow in the country’s history. Speaking at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday to kick off Financial Literacy Week, Governor Ahmad […]
Top 10 Most Profitable Banks in Pakistan in 2024
Despite policy rate volatility and economic challenges, Pakistan’s banking sector concluded 2024 with impressive profitability and asset growth. Overall bank profits crossed Rs. 600 billion, while tax contributions exceeded Rs. 650 billion, reflecting the sector’s robust fiscal impact. Throughout the year, higher deposit rates attracted extraordinary inflows of funds, albeit triggering increased tax liabilities due […]
Lucky Investment Limited raises Rs50bn through record breaking IPO
KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited has made history by executing the largest-ever mutual fund launch witnessed in Pakistan. The newly established asset management company has raised Rs50 billion during the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Lucky Islamic Money Market Fund, shattering all previous subscription records. This landmark achievement marks an extraordinary milestone in the country’s […]
Bank Alfalah Partners with Swift to Secure and Streamline Cross-Border Payments to Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan — In a major development for Pakistan’s financial sector, Bank Alfalah, one of the country’s leading commercial banks, has announced a strategic collaboration with Swift to introduce Payment Pre-validation, a groundbreaking solution aimed at improving the speed, accuracy, and security of cross-border payments. Through this partnership, Bank Alfalah—via the national payment switch 1LINK—will enable […]
Unreliable Internet, Payment Barriers Hamper SME Growth in Pakistan: FPCCI
LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that unreliable internet and digital payment barriers have slowed down the growth of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they have been facing serious challenges in their attempt to tap growing global market. The FPCCI former president and BMP […]
Hatton National Bank (HNB) of Sri Lanka withdraws bid for Bank Alfalah’s Bangladesh operations
KARACHI – Hatton National Bank (HNB) of Sri Lanka has officially withdrawn from its proposed acquisition of Bank Alfalah’s operations in Bangladesh, according to a notification shared by Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). HNB had initially submitted a non-binding offer last year to acquire the Bangladesh-based operations of BAFL. The […]