HBL Reports 30% Surge in Half-Yearly Profit Before Tax, Advances Client-Centric Innovations and Inclusive Finance
HBL posts a 30% YoY rise in profit before tax for H1 2025, reaching Rs 75.3 billion. Backed by a strategic focus on client-centric growth, AI-driven engagement, and inclusive financing models, the bank continues to lead innovation in Pakistan’s banking sector.
Bank Alfalah Announces Rs2.5 Per Share Dividend Despite 25.8% Drop in Half-Year Profit
Bank Alfalah Limited has declared a Rs2.5 per share cash dividend for the first half of 2025, despite a 25.8% year-on-year drop in profit after tax, reflecting strong non-markup income growth but rising operational costs.
State Bank of Pakistan Raises Special Cash Reserve Account Rate to 3.35% for August 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the Special Cash Reserve Account (US$) rate upward to 3.35% for August 2025, reflecting its ongoing adjustments to monetary instruments under FE Circular 25 of 1998.
Pakistan Confidently Eyes $25.9 Billion Debt Repayment as Forex Reserves Rise, Says SBP Governor
Governor SBP Jameel Ahmed says Pakistan is well-positioned to manage its $25.9 billion external debt obligations in FY26, backed by rising foreign exchange reserves, increased multilateral funding, and improving macroeconomic indicators.
Pakistan’s Eurobonds Trade Above Par for First Time in Years, Signaling Investor Optimism
For the first time in years, three of Pakistan’s Eurobonds are trading at a premium in global markets, reflecting renewed investor confidence driven by credit rating upgrades, timely debt repayments, and rising foreign exchange reserves.
NIBAF and SJDA Launch Banking Education Program to Advance Community Financial Empowerment
NIBAF Pakistan and the Silver Jubilee Development Agency have signed an MoU to introduce a one-month banking education program in Islamabad and Karachi, promoting financial literacy and practical banking skills for inclusive community development.
Pakistan to Launch $77M Digital Services Overhaul with World Bank Support
Pakistan is initiating a major digital transformation of its public services under the $77.73 million World Bank-funded Digital Economy Enhancement Project, aiming to build a centralized citizen portal, improve service delivery, and boost transparency through secure, scalable digital platforms.
IBA and NIBAF Pakistan Initiate Strategic Partnership to Advance Financial Sector Capacity
NIBAF Pakistan and IBA Karachi have launched a strategic dialogue to deepen academic-industry collaboration aimed at strengthening capacity building, leadership development, and specialized training for Pakistan’s financial sector.
NIBAF Shares FY 2024–25 Impact Highlights, Emphasizing Digital Growth and Financial Inclusion
NIBAF Pakistan released its annual impact snapshot for FY 2024–25, spotlighting key achievements in digital transformation, capacity building, and inclusive financial education for individuals and institutions across Pakistan.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Professional Development Program IBPD-20 in Lahore
NIBAF Pakistan successfully hosted a five-day Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD-20) at its Lahore campus, training commercial bank officers in Shariah-compliant finance with insights from leading Islamic finance scholars and industry experts.