PM Initiates Major Push Towards Cashless Economy with Three High-Level Committees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches three expert committees to fast-track Pakistan’s cashless economy, expanding RAAST and forming a national digital master plan for seamless digital transactions.
PSX Inches Forward with Marginal Gain, Closes Week on a Mixed Note
The Pakistan Stock Exchange ended Friday on a flat note with the KSE-100 inching up by just 20.64 points. Gains in cement and banking stocks were offset by declines in fertilizers and technology, keeping market sentiment mixed.
SBP Injects Over Rs14 Trillion via Conventional and Shariah-Compliant OMOs to Ease Market Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs14.304 trillion into the market through reverse repo and Modarabah-based OMOs, easing short-term liquidity constraints in both conventional and Islamic banking systems.
PSX Closes Flat as Geopolitical Tensions Undermine Early Market Momentum
The PSX closed flat on Thursday as the KSE-100 index gained just 21 points. Early optimism gave way to late-session profit-taking driven by uncertainty around the Iran-Israel conflict. Market volumes and value also dropped notably.
KSE-100 Suffers 1.74% Weekly Drop as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence
The KSE-100 index ended the week down 1.74%, with geopolitical tensions and weak macroeconomic signals keeping investors cautious. Trading remained lackluster as global uncertainty overshadowed domestic reforms and financial agreements.
Adamjee Insurance to Divest 6.5% Stake in Adamjee Life to Meet PSX Free-Float Rule
Adamjee Insurance announces the sale of a 6.5% stake in its subsidiary Adamjee Life Assurance via off-market transactions to comply with PSX free-float regulations, reducing its ownership from 90% to 83.5%.
Dr. Aasim Husain Highlights Root Causes of Pakistan’s Economic Struggles at Pakistan Banking Summit 2025
At the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025, international economist Dr. Aasim Husain dissected the underlying causes of Pakistan’s persistent economic woes, pointing to population pressures, policy lapses, and debt obligations, while stressing that IMF-supported efforts still offer a viable path toward long-term resilience.
NIBAF and Risk Associates Partner to Boost Cybersecurity Expertise in Pakistan’s Banking Sector
NIBAF Pakistan and Risk Associates sign MoU to deliver specialized cybersecurity and compliance training programs, aiming to strengthen digital defenses across Pakistan’s banking sector.
NIBAF Hosts Executive Training for Pakistan Currency Exchange Leadership in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a targeted executive training session for the senior management of Pakistan Currency Exchange, led by financial sector expert Abdul Qadeer Akram, to enhance strategic and institutional capabilities.
NIBAF Conducts Senior Management Training for Pakistan Currency Exchange on Financial Strategy and Institutional Development
NIBAF Pakistan hosted a specialized training session for senior management of Pakistan Currency Exchange, focusing on financial strategy, institutional development, and regulatory alignment, led by finance expert Abdul Qadeer Akram.