NBP Half-Year 2025 Earnings Surge with 58% Growth, Market Value Crosses $1 Billion
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) posted a remarkable 58% jump in total income to PKR 157.1 billion for H1 2025, with profits soaring and market capitalisation crossing the billion-dollar mark, reflecting robust financial performance and growing investor confidence.
Pakistan’s Listed Banks Report Rs168bn Profit in Q2 2025 Despite Quarterly Dip
Pakistan’s listed banks posted a combined profit of Rs168 billion in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 22 percent year-on-year increase despite a marginal decline from the previous quarter. Strong contributions from UBL, NBP, and BoP led the performance, supported by rising fee income and renewed dividend payouts.
ADB Announces $3 Million Grant to Support Pakistan’s Flood Relief Efforts
The Asian Development Bank has pledged a $3 million grant from its Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund to support emergency relief efforts in Pakistan following devastating floods, while reaffirming its long-term commitment to development and private sector engagement.
Senate Moves to Curtail Salary-Setting Powers of SECP and SBP Boards Amid Pay Hike Controversy
A Senate panel has decided to withdraw the powers of SECP and SBP boards to independently set executive salaries, following revelations of hefty pay hikes at the SECP that raised concerns over governance, transparency, and misuse of authority.
Lubna Farooq Malik Appointed CEO of NIBAF Pakistan, Marking New Era of Leadership
Ms. Lubna Farooq Malik has been appointed as the new CEO of NIBAF Pakistan, succeeding Mr. Riaz Nazarali Chunara. Her leadership is expected to bring innovation, growth, and stronger capacity-building to Pakistan’s financial sector.
FBR Introduces Stricter Oversight Measures for Pakistan’s E-Commerce Sector
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved to tighten compliance in Pakistan’s e-commerce ecosystem by introducing mandatory quarterly and monthly tax reporting for couriers, payment intermediaries, and online marketplaces.
Pakistan’s Crypto Diplomacy Strengthens International Standing with Strategic Policy Moves
Pakistan’s proactive crypto diplomacy, supported by the creation of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and a strategic Bitcoin reserve, is positioning the country as a significant player in the global digital economy.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Training on Goods Declaration and Trade Monitoring for Commercial Bank Officers
NIBAF Pakistan organized a two-day intensive training program on August 26–27, 2025, providing commercial bank officers with practical skills in goods declaration and trade monitoring to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence in trade finance.
NIBAF Pakistan Completes Islamic Banking Certificate Course Module 2 to Strengthen Shariah Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73, Module 2) from August 18–27, 2025, enhancing the Shariah-compliant banking skills of officers from SBP and commercial banks and fostering best practices in Islamic finance.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Rs. 751 Billion Profit Decline in FY25
The State Bank of Pakistan posted a 21 percent drop in profit during FY25, with earnings slipping to Rs. 2.5 trillion due to lower interest income and exchange losses, though it still transferred a significant surplus to the federal government.