March 2026 | Analysis & Commentary Something fundamental is shifting in how commerce works, and most businesses in Pakistan have not noticed yet. The customer , the one who browses, compares, decides and pays ; is being replaced. Not by another human. By an AI agent acting on someone’s behalf. Agentic commerce is the next […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has increased the investment limit for Sahulat Accounts from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 3 million, a move aimed at making stock market participation easier for small retail investors. The regulator said the revised limit aligns Sahulat Account rules with investment thresholds allowed in the banking sector and […]
LAHORE: The annual audited financial statements of Soneri Bank Limited for the year ended 31 December 2025 were approved by the shareholders of the Bank in their 34th AGM held in Lahore and through video-link via Zoom on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Amin A. Feerasta – Chairman of the Board, with Muhtashim Ahmad […]
The Board of Directors of easypaisa digital bank has approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting a strong performance as the country’s first digital retail bank and reinforcing its leadership position in Pakistan’s digital financial sector. The bank posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of PKR 17.04 billion, up […]
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited has announced its intention to acquire voting shares and gain control of Apna Microfinance Bank Limited, according to a notification submitted by Arif Habib Limited to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. In connection with the proposed transaction, Arif Habib Limited has been appointed as the Manager to the Offer. The announcement was […]
TPL Corp Limited has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Jazz International Holding Limited for the sale of shares and transfer of control of its subsidiary, TPL Insurance Limited. The listed company informed its stakeholders in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. “This is in continuation of our earlier […]
JazzWorld, Pakistan’s leading integrated digital ServiceCo, has reinforced its commitment to advancing women’s digital inclusion and supporting locally relevant innovation through two strategic engagements with the GSMA ecosystem announced during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona. As part of the GSMA Connected Women initiative, JazzWorld has committed to expanding meaningful digital participation for women across its platforms […]
Allied Bank has achieved a major milestone in customer centric innovation by becoming the first bank in Pakistan to deploy an AI powered humanoid robot, “Pepper.” This initiative reflects Allied Bank’s commitment to enhancing in-branch experiences through smarter, more engaging, and digitally enabled customer interactions. Pepper will support customers by addressing common queries, guiding them […]
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has embarked on the journey towards integration of technology systems via new Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) platform. The signing ceremony was held at NBP Head office, graced by Mr. Shaikh Ausaf Ahmed, Chief Technology Officer (A) from NBP and Mr. Amin ul Hafeez, CEO Arcana Info Pvt Ltd. This upgrade […]
Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, delivering a landmark financial recovery with Pre Tax Profit of PKR 19 Billion and a total turnaround of PKR 26.35 Billion compared to the previous year. Profit after tax also stood positive at Rs. 8.79 Billion against loss of […]