KARACHI: Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), underscored the pivotal role of the financial sector in propelling Pakistan’s economic growth during his recent address at The Future Summit. He emphasized that the financial sector should be viewed not merely as a gateway to basic banking services, but as a fundamental […]
In a significant move to enhance customer service standards, the Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has amended the Banking Companies Ordinance, reducing the response time for banks to address customer complaints from 45 days to 30 days. The amendment, aimed at accelerating resolution times and improving the banking experience for customers, was published in the Extraordinary Gazette […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Pakistan has rolled out an upgraded IATA EASY PAY solution, uniquely customized for the Pakistan market. This advanced solution is designed to streamline BSP ticketing and payment processes for International Air Transport Association (IATA) agents across the country, offering them a seamless, efficient, and closed-loop payment mechanism. The […]
KARACHI – The development of Pakistan’s IT sector could be a transformative factor for economic growth, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Monday via video link at the opening session of Pakistan Start-up Summit 2024, organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in Karachi. The two-day summit marked a pivotal moment for the […]
ISLAMABAD: Askari Bank is advancing its role in digital financial services with the launch of Pakistan’s first comprehensive cashless ecosystem initiative. This innovative project, aimed at building cashless communities, reflects the bank’s mission to bring customers closer through digital transformation and financial inclusion. Askari Bank’s digital journey has already seen pioneering efforts, including an indigenous […]
Karachi: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – Saudi National Bank (SNB) has decided against selling its majority stake in Samba Bank Limited (PSX: SBL), as disclosed in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. The announcement stated, “We have been notified that after the completion of due diligence and exploration for the sale […]
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $89,640 early Tuesday, edging closer to the highly anticipated $90,000 mark as investors ramp up bets on Donald Trump’s return to the White House after his decisive victory in last week’s U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurrency market has rallied strongly, with Bitcoin gaining approximately $8,600—an 11% increase—in […]
NymCard, a global Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Digitt Plus, one of Pakistan’s premier Electronic Money Institutions (EMI). This collaboration aims to reshape the digital finance landscape in Pakistan by providing fintechs with an integrated, streamlined platform for launching wallet and card programs. As Pakistan’s digital ecosystem continues to evolve, this […]
Singapore – Bitcoin reached a record high above $81,000 on Monday amid a growing belief that cryptocurrencies could thrive under a favorable regulatory environment in the United States following Donald Trump’s recent election as President, along with the success of pro-crypto candidates in Congress. The world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency has more than doubled […]
PESHAWAR: Bank of Khyber (BoK) held its 195th Board of Directors meeting on October 29, 2024, at the Bank’s Head Office in Peshawar, where members reviewed and approved the financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2024. The meeting was presided over by Ikramullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary of the Government of Khyber […]