National Bank of Pakistan Champions Health Advocacy with Pinktober 2025 Initiative Promoting Early Detection and Employee Well-Being
National Bank of Pakistan hosts month-long Pinktober campaign focused on breast cancer awareness, preventive screenings, and health education, reinforcing its commitment to employee wellness and social responsibility.
2 Shades BPO and UBL Insurers Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Customer Experience in Pakistan
2 Shades BPO forms a strategic partnership with UBL Insurers to accelerate digital transformation and elevate customer experience capabilities across Pakistan’s insurance sector. The alliance aims to strengthen technology-driven services, enhance policyholder interactions, and support innovation within the country’s expanding digital insurance ecosystem.
Punjab’s Reversal of Rental Tax Eases Pressure on Retail Sector, Boosts Digital Retail Momentum
Punjab’s withdrawal of the 16% rental tax offers major relief to Pakistan’s retail sector, supporting organised commerce and accelerating digital retail adoption, discussed at the Pakistan Future of Retail Business Summit & Expo 2025.
Monetary Policy at a Crossroads: Challenges Ahead for SBP’s Credibility
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has strengthened its credibility through measured monetary policy decisions, but rising inflationary pressures, expanding money supply, and external pressures from the IMF pose critical tests. Experts highlight the need for cautious policy, transparent communication, and modern engagement strategies to maintain market confidence and economic stability.
Bank Alfalah Partners with CDA to Launch Pakistan’s First Cashless Model City Initiative
Bank Alfalah has joined forces with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to implement a cash‑less payment system in Islamabad, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s digital finance landscape.
Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Dip by $165 Million Amid Commercial Bank Outflows
Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves declined by $165 million in the week ending October 24, 2025, as commercial banks saw significant outflows despite a slight rise in SBP’s own reserves. Analysts expect inflows from the IMF under the Extended Fund Facility to support reserve levels and stabilize the currency.
Pakistan Plans Tax Hikes on Mobile Calls, Solar Panels, and Cash Withdrawals to Meet IMF Targets
The Government of Pakistan is preparing contingency tax measures to generate Rs. 200 billion in case revenue targets are missed or expenditures exceed limits in the first half of the fiscal year. Proposed measures include higher taxes on mobile and landline calls, increased withholding tax on cash withdrawals, and elevated sales tax on solar panels, aimed at keeping the $7 billion IMF bailout on track.
SBP Injects Rs12 Trillion Through Reverse Repo and Shariah-Compliant OMO to Support Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Modarabah-based Open Market Operations (OMO), injecting a total of Rs11.78 trillion into the banking system. The move aims to address liquidity shortages and stabilize financial markets, with Rs11.5 trillion through conventional reverse repo and Rs277 billion via Shariah-compliant instruments.
NIBAF Hosts Cybersecurity Awareness Session to Strengthen Digital Security Practices
The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan organized a cybersecurity awareness session on October 31, 2025, at its Islamabad campus. Conducted by SBP’s Mehwish Enam, the session focused on enhancing digital safety and safeguarding organizational information systems against evolving cyber threats.