SECP Hosts High-Level Consultation to Reform Pakistan’s Cost Audit Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a high-level consultation to reform the country’s cost audit regime. The initiative aims to enhance transparency, align practices with international standards, and reduce compliance burdens while improving the utility of cost audits for regulators and businesses.
Bank of Punjab Reports 37% Profit Growth in 9MCY25 on Strong Net Interest Income
Bank of Punjab posted a profit after taxation of Rs11.60 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting a 37% year-on-year increase. The growth was primarily driven by a 90% surge in net interest income, effective cost management, and robust core banking operations, positioning BOP for continued expansion.
Easypaisa Digital Bank Reports Rs5.65 Billion Profit for 9MCY25, Achieves 45% YoY Growth
Easypaisa digital bank announced a profit before tax of Rs5.65 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, marking a 45.6% year-on-year increase. Growth was driven by higher fee-based revenues, robust deposit growth, and operational efficiency, positioning the bank as a leading digital banking platform in Pakistan.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges: KSE-100 Index Gains Over 3,200 Points Amid Ceasefire Extension
The Pakistan Stock Exchange rebounded strongly as the KSE-100 Index surged 3,264.91 points, reaching 159,997.78 during intra-day trading. The rally was driven by positive investor sentiment following the extension of the Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, boosting trading across banking, technology, and cement sectors.
Muhammad Amin Khan Lodhi Appointed Deputy Governor of State Bank of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Muhammad Amin Khan Lodhi as Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan for five years. With over 26 years of experience at SBP, Lodhi brings expertise in monetary policy, financial markets, and economic research, reinforcing the central bank’s strategic leadership.
Jazz and easypaisa Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch CallPerks in Pakistan’s Fintech Ecosystem
Telecommunication giant Jazz joins forces with digital banking leader easypaisa to deploy CallPerks—a voice‑based AdTech platform—within easypaisa’s ecosystem. The move marks a novel convergence of telco, fintech and AdTech to deepen brand engagement through personalised ring‑back experiences.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Training on Audit Excellence with Agile and Risk-Based Techniques
NIBAF Pakistan organized a one-day training on agile and risk-based audit methodologies for SBP and SBP-BSC officers, focusing on modern audit frameworks, risk prioritization, and data-driven governance.
NIBAF Hosts Women Leadership Workshop to Cultivate Transformational Leaders in Pakistan’s Financial Sector
NIBAF Pakistan hosted a two-day Women Leadership Workshop at its Karachi Campus, empowering women professionals from SBP, commercial banks, and financial institutions to strengthen leadership skills, drive transformation, and create lasting impact in Pakistan’s financial sector.
World Bank Projects 3% GDP Growth for Pakistan, Flags Slow Reforms and Persistent Poverty
The World Bank warns that Pakistan’s slow structural reforms limit diversification, job creation, and income growth. GDP is projected at 3% in FY2025, with a modest poverty reduction, highlighting the need for accelerated economic reforms to improve living standards.
Pakistan’s Rice Exports Fall 28% in Q1 FY26 Amid Policy Hurdles and Rising Costs
Pakistan’s rice exports dropped 28% in the first quarter of FY26 due to rising production costs, currency pressures, and policy inconsistencies. Basmati exports fell sharply, while exporters urge government intervention to enhance competitiveness in global markets.