Driving Innovation: SBOTS-27 Officers Engage with CPEC’s Digital Future
Officers from the State Bank of Pakistan’s SBOTS-27 cohort recently participated in an “Evening Talk” featuring Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former Project Director CPEC. The session provided invaluable perspectives on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s impact, particularly its implications for digital infrastructure and economic development, crucial for the next generation of financial leaders.
NIBAF Hosts Intensive Training on Islamic Microfinance Product Development in Islamabad
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a three-day training on Islamic microfinance and product development at its Islamabad Campus, led by experts Waqar Ahmed and Hassan Warraich, to strengthen Shariah-based financial inclusion.
Pakistan Secures $1 Billion Financing Deal with Middle Eastern Banks in ADB-Backed Breakthrough
Pakistan finalizes a $1 billion syndicated finance deal with Middle Eastern banks, backed by the Asian Development Bank’s policy guarantee, signaling renewed investor confidence and macroeconomic stability.
SECP Forms Committee to Streamline PSX Account Opening and Advance Digital Onboarding
The SECP has established a multi-stakeholder committee to evaluate and reform the account opening process in Pakistan’s capital markets, aiming to make it more efficient and digitally accessible for investors.
SBP Secures Rs916 Billion Through Heavily Subscribed 22-Day T-Bills Auction
The State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs915.6 billion through a 22-day treasury bills auction, signaling strong investor interest in short-term instruments and confidence in interest rate stability amid cautious monetary sentiment.
SBP Secures Rs 571.8 bn in PIB Auction Amid Steady Investor Appetite
The State Bank of Pakistan successfully raised Rs 571.76 billion through fixed‑rate Pakistan Investment Bonds, with significant demand across maturities and cut‑off yields ranging from 11.39% to 12.70%. Analysts see this as a sign of sustained debt-market confidence.
Day 3 of IBPD-19 at NIBAF Lahore Features In-Depth Islamic Banking Session by Mufti Awais Masood
On June 18, 2025, NIBAF Pakistan conducted Day 3 of its Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD-19) in Lahore. The session, led by Mufti Awais Masood from Allied Bank’s Shariah Board, offered expert guidance on core Islamic banking principles to over 60 participants.
SBOTS-27 Officers Engage in Insightful Evening Session with Ms. Lubna Malik, CEO NIBAF
On June 18, 2025, officers from the SBOTS-27 batch attended an exclusive evening talk with Ms. Lubna Malik, CEO of NIBAF Pakistan, gaining direct insights into leadership, institutional vision, and the evolving demands of Pakistan’s financial sector.
KSE‑100 Sees a Steep Drop Amid Broad-Based Selling in PSX Session
The Karachi Stock Exchange’s main index fell more than 1,500 points in a sharp session, reflecting heavy sectoral losses, thin overall volumes, and persistent bearish pressures across financial and industrial stocks.
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank and Haball Launch Shariah‑Compliant Embedded Finance for SMEs
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital bank, has partnered with fintech firm Haball to introduce Shariah‑compliant embedded supply chain financing for SMEs, integrating liquidity solutions directly into business workflows.