

PSX Surges by Over 1,500 Points Following Federal Budget Approval and Geopolitical Relief
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a surge of nearly 1,600 points following the federal budget’s approval and easing geopolitical tensions, reflecting strong investor confidence and hopes of economic stability.

PACRA Maintains Strong Ratings for Soneri Bank Amid Robust Growth and Strategic Expansion
PACRA has reaffirmed its long-term rating of ‘AA-’ and short-term rating of ‘A1+’ for Soneri Bank Limited, highlighting its strong growth in deposits, digital transformation, and improved asset quality amid industry-wide challenges.

Bank Alfalah and IBA-CEJ Launch Training to Empower Content Creators in Digital and Financial Literacy
Bank Alfalah and IBA’s Center for Excellence in Journalism have joined hands to launch EmpowerED, a five-day training program designed to build digital and financial literacy among Pakistan’s content creators, promoting safer and smarter online engagement.

Pakistan’s Digital Payments Soar in Q3 FY25 with Over 2 Billion Transactions: SBP Report
The State Bank of Pakistan reports over 2 billion digital transactions in Q3 FY25, reflecting strong growth in mobile, wallet, and e-commerce payments as part of the country’s digital financial transformation.

Allied Bank Partners with National Assembly Secretariat to Provide Soft Loans to Parliamentary Staff
Allied Bank signs MoU with the National Assembly Secretariat to provide low-interest loans for housing and vehicle purchases to parliamentary employees through its Parliament House branch.

Selling Pressure Drags KSE-100 Down by Over 700 Points Amid Global and Local Market Cues
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed sharp selling pressure on Thursday as the KSE-100 Index dropped over 700 points, reflecting cautious investor sentiment influenced by both domestic developments and international market uncertainties.

NIBAF Advances Financial Oversight Training with SBOTS-27 and Prudential Regulations Session
NIBAF conducted SBOTS-27 under the State Bank of Pakistan’s training framework, featuring a dedicated session on prudential regulations led by senior official Attaullah Memon on June 24–25, 2025.

NIBAF Hosts AML/CFT-KYC Regulatory Compliance Training for Banking Professionals in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan organized a face-to-face training session on AML/CFT-KYC regulatory compliance at its Karachi campus on June 26, 2025, led by Kamran Hyder and attended by officers from various commercial banks.

RCCI and Mobilink Microfinance Bank Host Training Session to Empower Women Through Financial Resilience
RCCI collaborates with Mobilink Microfinance Bank to organize a training session aimed at strengthening financial resilience among women entrepreneurs, supporting inclusive economic participation and financial literacy.

PSX Extends Rally Following Historic Surge, Gains 515 Points Amid Market Optimism
The Pakistan Stock Exchange sustained its bullish momentum, adding 515 points on Wednesday after recording the second-highest single-day increase in history a day earlier, driven by regional geopolitical developments.