Complacency, Not Disruption, Is the Real Threat: Insights from Pakistan Banking Summit 2025
At the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025, held recently in Karachi, Kamal Munir, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, delivered a…
Pakistan’s Financial Leaders Unite for Impact Financing Training to Drive Sustainable Development
Over 40 senior leaders from Pakistan’s financial sector convened in Islamabad for a two-day intensive training on impact financing, aimed…
Azfar Ahsan Urges Structural Reforms and Investor Confidence at ICAP CFO Summit 2025
In a keynote address that captured the attention of Pakistan’s financial leadership, Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, former Minister for Investment and…
World Bank Calls on Pakistan to Scrap Regulatory and Additional Customs Duties to Boost Exports
In a pivotal policy recommendation, the World Bank has strongly urged Pakistan to fully eliminate Regulatory Duties (RDs) and Additional…
Government Raises Rs78.2 Billion Through Ijara Sukuk on Bai Muajjal Basis to Boost Liquidity
In a significant development aimed at bolstering domestic liquidity and diversifying debt instruments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has…
State Bank of Pakistan Raises Rs187 Billion Through 10-Year Floating-Rate Bonds to Manage Liquidity
In a strategic move to manage domestic liquidity and maintain borrowing costs, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully raised…
Raast QR Payments Now Available in Mandis Across Pakistan: Faysal Bank Launches Cashless Eid Payment Solution
Faysal Bank introduces Raast QR payments across major Mandis in Pakistan, offering a safer, faster, and cashless method for Eid shopping. The initiative aligns with State Bank of Pakistan’s digital financial services push and provides consumers with a new avenue for secure transactions.
Turkish Fintech Papara, Linked to SadaPay, Under Investigation for Alleged Money Laundering
In a significant development shaking up the regional fintech landscape, Turkish authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Papara, a…
Pakistan Pushes for Cashless Economy with Expanded Digital Payment Options
In a decisive move towards economic modernization, the Government of Pakistan is accelerating its efforts to transition the country toward…
SBP Buys $5.9 Billion from Interbank Market to Stabilize Exchange Rate Amid Debt Pressures
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has stepped up its intervention in the foreign exchange market, purchasing a cumulative total…