Pakistan’s First Digital Bank, Easypaisa, Sets a New Era for Digital Banking
After years of anticipation, Pakistan now has its first official digital bank. Easypaisa, a leading player in the country’s mobile…
PM Shehbaz Sharif to Strengthen Bilateral and Regional Ties with Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan from February 25-26, 2025, following an invitation…
PTA Initiates Licensing of VPN Service Providers to Ensure Data Security and Compliance
In a significant step towards regulating Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has begun issuing…
Pakistani Rupee Sees Marginal Decline Against US Dollar Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight dip against the US dollar on Monday, depreciating by 0.03% in the inter-bank market.…
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Advocates Open-Minded Approach to Cryptocurrency in Pakistan
KARACHI: In a bold call for innovation in Pakistan’s financial sector, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged the country’s authorities,…
Finance Minister Calls for Structural Reforms in SOEs to Mitigate Losses and Ensure Economic Stability
In a significant address at the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 in Karachi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the urgent need…
SBP Hosts 16th SAARCFINANCE Seminar to Address Central Banking Challenges and Opportunities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recently hosted the 16th SAARCFINANCE Seminar in Islamabad on February 24, 2025. Titled “Challenges…
HBL’s Profit Growth Moderates, But Strong Non-Core Income Offsets Interest Rate Challenges
Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Pakistan’s largest commercial bank, has reported a commendable Rs120 billion in pre-tax profits for the full…
AI Revolution Reshapes the Global Tech Outsourcing Landscape
In a small development shop in Karachi, programmers are facing shrinking project pipelines, while on the other side of the…
Pakistan’s Slow Progress in Shariah-Compliant Fintech: A Missed Opportunity in Digital Banking
KARACHI – Despite the growing demand for Shariah-compliant digital banking solutions, Pakistan’s progress in the Islamic fintech sector has been…