The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the appointment of nine banks and one financial institution as Primary Dealers (PDs) for the investment in Government Securities, including Medium Term Bills (MTBs) and Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) for the fiscal year 2024-25. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the SBP selected the following institutions as Primary […]
In a significant move to transform merchant and retailer payments in Pakistan, Raast, the country’s groundbreaking instant payment system, is expanding its reach through an innovative pilot program. This initiative, backed by Karandaaz Pakistan with the support of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), aims to onboard tier 2 and 3 retailers onto the Raast […]
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) joined the global community in celebrating Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, emphasizing the crucial role these enterprises play in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating jobs. This year’s theme, “MSME Finance: Catalyst for Inclusive Growth,” underscores the importance of financial support in unlocking the potential of […]
Islamabad, Pakistan – In a landmark move, Mashreq Pakistan, a branch of the prominent financial institution Mashreq operating in the MENA region, has been granted In-Principle Approval (IPA) by the State Bank of Pakistan to commence its Islamic Banking operations within the country. This development underscores the bank’s commitment to offering ethical, innovative, and robust […]
In a significant move to streamline financial transactions at cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha, JazzCash has partnered with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to enable interoperable RAAST QR codes for payments at cattle markets nationwide. This initiative aims to replace traditional cash-based transactions with secure, efficient digital payments, ensuring safe and secure transactions […]
A Revolutionary Transformation of Interoperable Payments Karachi, May 29, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize Pakistan’s digital payment landscape, 1LINK, in partnership with Raast, an initiative by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and 13 merchant aggregators, has launched the 1GO Raast Person to Merchant (P2M) service. This significant event took place at […]
The Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) in Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone, with its total assets reaching Rs. 9 trillion, according to the latest Islamic Banking Bulletin released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The report highlights a year of remarkable growth and expansion across the sector. As of December 2023, the assets of […]
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to revolutionize the traditional cattle markets during Eid-ul-Azha by introducing digital payment methods. This initiative aims to reduce cash transactions and promote financial inclusion in a market valued at an estimated Rs550-600 billion during the festival. The SBP has partnered with 25 banks to facilitate QR […]
PayFast Becomes First Payment Gateway to Launch Raast P2M Services Islamabad, Pakistan – May 17, 2024 – PayFast, Pakistan’s leading and commercially licensed payment service provider (PSP), has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first payment gateway to go live with Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) services. This achievement enables PayFast’s partner businesses to accept payments […]
HBL Announces Rs. 6 Billion Equity Investment in HBL Microfinance Bank Ltd Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) has recently disclosed its decision to inject up to Rs. 6 billion in equity into its subsidiary, HBL Microfinance Bank Ltd (HBL MfB), as confirmed in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. Established in 2002, […]