NIBAF Organizes Certified Cash Officer Training Session in Karachi to Strengthen Branch Banking Expertise
NIBAF successfully conducted the Certified Cash Officer (CCO) – Batch 6 training session in Karachi, hosted by Sindh Bank Limited, to strengthen expertise in cash operations and reinforce best practices in branch banking.
NIBAF Concludes 5-Day Islamic Banking Professional Development Program in Lahore
NIBAF has successfully completed a five-day Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD – 26) in Lahore, where 24 participants gained advanced insights from industry experts into Shariah-compliant banking practices and their real-world applications.
IFC to host webinar on SBP’s Regulatory Sandbox and fintech innovation themes
IFC is organizing a webinar on Pakistan’s Regulatory Sandbox Initiative, focusing on SBP’s application process and cohort themes including open banking, remittances, and merchant onboarding, with participation from global experts and private sector stakeholders.
NIBAF Conducts Training on Data Accuracy Validation in eCIB Reporting at Karachi Campus
NIBAF organized a one-day training session on “Data Accuracy Validation in eCIB Reporting” at its Karachi Campus, equipping commercial bank officers with practical knowledge on compliance, error detection, and data integrity for effective reporting.
Dollar-Linked CPEC Power Projects Keep Pakistan’s Energy Sector Vulnerable Despite Rs1.225 Trillion Financing
Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari has warned that dollar-linked CPEC power projects will keep Pakistan’s energy sector exposed to currency volatility for up to eight years, despite a Rs1.225 trillion financing deal aimed at easing circular debt.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls on UN to Boost Climate Finance for Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the United Nations to boost climate finance for vulnerable countries during his meeting with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, while also raising key regional and global issues including Kashmir, Gaza, and flood recovery.
Bank Alfalah Launches End-to-End Digital Acquisition Website to Redefine Customer Banking Journey
Bank Alfalah has launched a redesigned end-to-end digital acquisition website, streamlining product discovery, comparison, and onboarding while integrating with its Alfa app to strengthen Pakistan’s digital banking experience.
Zindigi Introduces Paylink to Simplify Global Payments for Pakistani Freelancers
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has launched Paylink, a secure and seamless global payment solution for Pakistani freelancers, offering customized payment links, Visa/Mastercard compatibility, invoicing tools, and instant local PKR transfers.
JS Bank Launches SpendStory: Pakistan’s First Lifestyle-Based Credit Card Spending Breakdown
JS Bank has introduced SpendStory, Pakistan’s first lifestyle-based credit card spending breakdown, offering customers personalized insights across 16 categories and assigning personas to reflect their unique financial journeys.
SBP Pushes Banks Toward Basel III Phase II Reforms to Bolster Sector Resilience
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks to implement Basel III Phase II reforms, focusing on credit risk, leverage ratios, and transparency, with a parallel run starting September 2025 to strengthen financial sector resilience.