Karachi – July 23, 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday issued the advance calendar for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and predictability in monetary policy decisions. In an official statement, the central bank announced that, in line with […]
InfraZamin Pakistan, Sunridge Foods (Pvt.) Limited, and BankIslami marked a landmark moment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with a ceremonial gong strike to launch Pakistan’s first fully subscribed PKR 2 billion Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk. This Shariah-compliant Sukuk, is backed by a 100% principal credit guarantee from InfraZamin Pakistan and carries a long-term AAA rating, and […]
KARACHI: Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 has awarded HBL the accolade of ‘Pakistan’s Best Bank’. The Bank has also won ‘Pakistan’s Best Bank for Large Corporates’ and ‘Pakistan’s Best Investment Bank’. Euromoney is a global English-language publication focused on business and finance. These awards are the most prestigious recognition in the banking industry, globally. The […]
StockIntel, a premier analytics and trading platform by Capital Stake, today announced the launch of its innovative Off-Market Order Placement feature. This new capability is poised to significantly enhance how investors, especially the global Pakistani diaspora, engage with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The Off-Market Order Placement feature allows users to submit trade orders even […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani women in wage employment earn significantly less than men —by approximately 25 to 30 percent, depending on the wage metric. The disparity is especially stark in the informal economy, where the gap widens to 40 percent due to limited enforcement of labour laws and lack of protections. This was revealed at the launch […]
KARACHI – July 17, 2025 — United Bank Limited (UBL) has announced a significant move to enhance customer convenience by keeping selected branches open on Sundays as well. In a post shared across its official social media channels, UBL stated that these branches will now operate from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Sunday, offering […]
The federal cabinet approved on Wednesday a 15% increase in the pension of the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI). The decision was made during the federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today. The hike in EOBI pensions will be effective from January 2025 The cabinet approved it on the recommendation of […]
The banking sector’s gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) maintained its downward trajectory, clocking in at 38% as of June 2025. The banking sector’s ADR stood at 38.1% as of June 2025, down from 39.8% recorded in May 2025, reflecting a decrease of 172 basis points (bps), stated brokerage house Arif Habib Limited (AHL) on Tuesday. On […]
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has partnered with Smart1-Tech (Pvt.) Ltd., a fast-growing Fintech company focused on digital payments and acceptance solutions. This partnership aims to expand secure, cashless payment options for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This collaboration underscores FBL’s commitment to financial inclusion through Fintech partnerships, especially […]
Banking sector deposits increased by 14.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in June 2025, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan. Banking deposits increased to Rs. 35.5 trillion as of June 2025 (June 2024: Rs. 31.1 trillion), while advances also increased by 8.7 percent YoY to Rs. 13.5 trillion during the same period […]