Pakistan’s Digital Payments Surge to PKR 612 Trillion as Online Transactions Hit 93% Share: SBP Report
Pakistan’s State Bank reports a sharp rise in digital payment adoption, with total retail payments hitting PKR 612 trillion as mobile banking, e-wallets, and Raast lead the shift toward a cash-lite economy.
Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector Shows Mixed Crop Output and Rising Tech-Driven Input Uptake
Pakistan’s latest FCA review reveals mixed crop performance for 2025-26, with gains in sugarcane, mung, and chillies, alongside declines in cotton, rice, and maize. Agricultural credit and machinery imports show strong growth, reflecting deeper integration of technology and financial tools in the sector.
KSE-100 Retreats as Profit-Taking Drives Market Correction, Index Drops Over 1,500 Points
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index witnessed a sharp pullback, shedding more than 1,500 points amid broad-based profit-taking, global market uncertainty, and cautious investor sentiment following recent strong gains.
Pakistan’s Digital Payment Volumes Hit PKR 612 Trillion as Retail Transactions Climb 38% in FY24–25
Pakistan’s payment ecosystem recorded strong digital adoption in FY24–25, with retail transactions rising 38% to 9.1 billion and digital channels capturing 88% of activity, driven by mobile banking, Raast, and EMI wallets.
Finance Minister Aurangzeb Signals Confidence in Pakistan’s Economic Direction, Highlights Blue Economy as Strategic Growth Driver
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy is positioned on a stable path supported by macroeconomic discipline, global confidence, and strategic opportunities in the blue economy, projecting long-term growth through investment, trade, and maritime sector development.
Bank Alfalah Commits Additional USD 5 Million to Post-Flood Rehabilitation, Expands Support for Climate-Affected Communities
Bank Alfalah announces an additional USD 5 million pledge for rebuilding flood-affected regions in Pakistan, expanding its total contribution to USD 15 million for long-term rehabilitation, resilience, and climate-focused community support initiatives.
Zong Expands AI Capabilities Through Strategic Partnership with Botnostic Solutions to Power Enterprise HR Innovation
Zong collaborates with Botnostic Solutions to integrate AI-powered talent and HR technologies into its Z SAIS Cloud platform, strengthening Pakistan’s digital enterprise capabilities with advanced workforce analytics, recruitment automation, and career development systems.
Audit Flags Serious Irregularities in National Bank of Pakistan’s Sale of UK Subsidiary to Bestway Group
Auditor General of Pakistan highlights major procedural lapses and undervaluation in National Bank of Pakistan’s divestment of its United Kingdom subsidiary, raising questions over transparency, compliance, and governance in a key state-owned financial transaction.
NIBAF Equips SBP Officers with Applied AI Skills to Boost Workplace Productivity
NIBAF Pakistan delivers hands-on AI productivity training for State Bank officers, focusing on practical digital tools, automation techniques, and AI-driven workflows to enhance efficiency in financial sector roles.
NIBAF Hosts Leadership Wellbeing Program to Build Emotional Agility and Resilience for SBP Officers
NIBAF Pakistan delivers a specialized leadership wellbeing and emotional resilience program for State Bank officers, focusing on adaptability, mental strength, and agile decision-making in high-pressure banking environments.