Trust Securities to Subdivide Shares and Launch Data Centre Subsidiary to Drive Digital Growth
Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited announces a 1:10 share subdivision and plans to establish a fully-owned data centre subsidiary, enhancing investor participation and expanding digital infrastructure capabilities for analytics and business intelligence.
Bank of Punjab Reports Strong 9-Month Financial Performance at Analyst Briefing
The Bank of Punjab showcased robust 9-month financial results, highlighting 37% growth in profit after tax, strengthened balance sheet, and continued success in its multi-year transformation, emphasizing strategic growth and operational resilience.
UBL Provides Rs. 25 Billion Financing Facility to Telenor Pakistan to Boost Telecom Investment
United Bank Limited has extended a Rs. 25 billion financing facility to Telenor Pakistan, supporting the telecom operator’s local funding needs amid infrastructure expansion and sectoral challenges, signaling renewed confidence in Pakistan’s telecom industry.
Pakistan Eyes a Stablecoin Future Amid Innovation and Regulatory Challenges
As Sadapay’s new stablecoin venture Zar secures $12.9 million in seed funding, Pakistan faces a pivotal moment in balancing fintech innovation, remittance access, and regulatory oversight to protect national currency stability.
SECP Begins Specialized Training for SOEs and Privatization Teams on Corporate Restructuring Frameworks
The SECP launches a structured training program for officials of state-owned enterprises and the Privatization Commission, focusing on merger, amalgamation and restructuring rules as Pakistan advances reforms for public-sector efficiency.
HBL Microfinance Bank and SUPARCO Launch Pakistan’s First Satellite-Backed Climate-Smart Agri Finance Initiative
HBL Microfinance Bank and SUPARCO begin the first loan disbursements under Pakistan’s inaugural climate-smart agri finance model, leveraging satellite intelligence to strengthen agricultural risk management and improve farmer access to credit.
NIBAF Pakistan Concludes Three-Day Certification Program on Compliance and Operational Excellence for Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan successfully completes a three-day certification program on compliance and operational management, bringing together professionals from commercial banks to strengthen industry standards and operational integrity.
Business Confidence Softens in Late 2025 but Remains Ahead of Last Year’s Levels
Gallup Pakistan’s latest Business Confidence Index shows sentiment dipping in Q4 2025 due to inflation and power shortages, though overall confidence still surpasses last year’s levels.
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Surges 255% in First Four Months of FY26 Amid Rising Imports
Pakistan’s current account deficit widens to $733 million in July–October FY26, driven by rising imports and declining exports, while remittances provide partial relief, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan’s Financial Business Sector Leads October FDI with Nearly $80 Million Inflows
Pakistan records strong foreign investment momentum in October 2025, with the financial business sector attracting the highest net FDI while key sectors show mixed inflows and divestments across the first four months of FY26.