HBL has announced a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 85.9 billion for the first nine months of 2024, marking a 3% increase compared to the same period last year. The bank’s strong performance, driven by its domestic businesses and steady international growth, led to a profit after tax of Rs 43.3 billion. Earnings per […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expanding its groundbreaking RAAST payment system by onboarding the provincial chapters of Accountant Generals in Punjab, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan, according to the recently released “Annual Payment Review” by the central bank. The integration of these Accountant General offices into RAAST marks a significant step in the ongoing digital […]
KARACHI – BankIslami Pakistan Limited has achieved a significant milestone by opening its 500th branch in Nankana Sahib, further strengthening its presence across the country. This achievement reflects the bank’s commitment to expanding its branch network while adhering to the principles of Islamic finance. In a statement, BankIslami emphasized that all of its branches nationwide […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new initiative, the Challenge Fund for SMEs (CFS), designed to support banks and financial technology providers (Fintechs) in developing and enhancing digital financial solutions. The initiative aims to address the financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by promoting innovation in banking products and services, […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its annual report for Fiscal Year 2023-24, showcasing significant advancements in the country’s national payment ecosystem, with a notable shift towards digital payments. According to the report, retail payments saw extraordinary growth during FY24, with the volume of transactions rising from 4.7 billion to 6.4 billion, representing […]
In a bid to strengthen security measures, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new directives to all commercial and microfinance banks, urging them to upgrade their security and surveillance operations within and around branch premises and ATMs. The central bank’s move is part of efforts to enhance public safety and assist law enforcement […]
In a significant move aimed at enhancing credit access, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has raised the regulatory retail portfolio limit from Rs. 180 million to Rs. 300 million. This change, effective immediately, comes as part of the SBP’s broader efforts to support financial sector stability and growth. The enhancement is part of the […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has significantly enhanced the financing limits for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), enabling them to avail loans of up to Rs. 500 million. This initiative is part of the central bank’s ongoing efforts to bolster the SME sector, which plays a vital role in Pakistan’s economic growth. According to […]
KARACHI – Jameel Ahmad, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasized the critical role of innovation in driving Pakistan’s economic growth, during his keynote address at the 13th Bank of the Future Forum (BoFF), organized by Systems Limited and Temenos. Addressing an audience of industry leaders, Ahmad underscored that rapid technological advancements have […]
In a significant move aimed at accelerating the transition of conventional banking to Islamic banking, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the criteria for converting conventional banking branches into Islamic banking branches. This step aligns with the Federal Sharia Court’s directive to eliminate interest-based banking in the country and is part of the […]