HBL Extends Branch Banking Hours Across Pakistan to Enhance Customer Convenience
Habib Bank Limited has announced extended banking hours across 153 branches nationwide, aiming to provide greater convenience to customers and support Pakistan’s growing financial needs.
Pakistan Banks Association Rejects Claims on Remittance Subsidies, Highlights Critical Role in Economic Stability
The Pakistan Banks Association has strongly refuted allegations that remittance incentives serve no economic purpose, underscoring how these measures protect Pakistan’s balance of payments and ensure compliance with global financial standards.
FBR Falls Short of FY25 Tax Target by Nearly Rs. 1.5 Trillion Despite Revisions
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue missed its FY25 tax collection target by almost Rs. 1.5 trillion, signaling deep fiscal pressures even after two downward revisions.
Neem and Jubilee Life Join Forces to Digitize Insurance Payments and Enhance Customer Experience in Pakistan
Neem has partnered with Jubilee Life Insurance to digitize premium payments and empower agents through smart fintech solutions, reshaping how customers pay for insurance in Pakistan.
World Bank Names Bolormaa Amgaabazar as New Country Director for Pakistan to Strengthen Development Partnership
The World Bank has appointed Bolormaa Amgaabazar as its new Country Director for Pakistan. With deep experience across multiple regions, she is set to deepen engagement on pressing challenges like climate change, child stunting, and energy sustainability.
Government Quietly Approves Over 50 Tax Exemptions Covering SBP, Fauji Foundation, Army Welfare Trust and More Under Finance Bill 2025-26
Pakistan’s Finance Bill 2025-26 quietly delivers over 50 tax exemptions benefiting state institutions, charitable organizations, and international financial bodies, raising questions on fiscal transparency and long-term economic impact.
Sharjeel Shahid Takes Helm as CEO to Drive Technology-Focused Growth and Partnerships
Sharjeel Shahid joins as CEO to lead market expansion, technology-driven customer initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, marking a significant step in shaping the future of the insurance landscape.
FBR Expands Digital Invoicing Drive with Targeted Outreach in Quetta
FBR and PRAL continue to advance Pakistan’s digital tax ecosystem by hosting a focused seminar in Quetta, engaging local businesses on digital invoicing adoption and addressing region-specific integration needs.
KSE-100 Ranks Among World’s Top Three Performing Indices in FY25, Surpassing US, India, and Germany
The Pakistan Stock Exchange delivered a 55.5% return in USD terms for FY25, placing the KSE-100 Index as the third-best performing market globally, ahead of indices in the US, India, and Germany, according to a report by Arif Habib Limited.
SBP Injects Rs12.37 Trillion via Open Market Operations to Ease Liquidity Pressures
The State Bank of Pakistan has injected Rs12.37 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMOs to address liquidity needs, highlighting its proactive role in managing market stability.