Easypaisa Digital Bank Posts Rs 5.65 Billion Profit Before Tax for 9M 2025, Marking 45.6% YoY Surge on Strong Deposit Growth and Digital Services
Easypaisa Digital Bank reports a 45.6% year-on-year rise in profit before tax for the first nine months of 2025, driven by robust deposit growth, expanding digital payments revenue, and disciplined cost management.
World Bank Calls for Major Trade Policy Reforms and Flexible Exchange Rate to Revive Pakistan’s Export Competitiveness
The World Bank urges Pakistan to overhaul trade agreements, adopt a market-driven exchange rate, and pursue structural reforms to address declining exports and revive sustainable economic growth.
BankIslami Appoints Mujeeb Mohammad Syed as Chief Information Officer to Drive Digital Transformation
BankIslami has appointed Mujeeb Mohammad Syed as its new Chief Information Officer, leveraging his 28 years of experience in banking and enterprise technology to enhance digital capabilities, operational resilience, and technology-driven growth.
NIBAF Conducts 7th People Management Program for Bank Al Habib Executives in Islamabad
NIBAF Pakistan completed the seventh edition of its People Management Program for Bank Al Habib executives in Islamabad, focusing on leadership development, people management skills, and fostering high-performing work cultures across the banking sector.
NIBAF Conducts Leadership Training Program for BAJK Middle Management to Strengthen Banking Leadership Skills
NIBAF Pakistan organized a two-day leadership training program for middle management officers of the Bank of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on leadership development, communication excellence, stress management, and team-building through practical sessions and outdoor activities.
Meezan Bank Expands Strategic Partnership with Visa to Strengthen Premium Digital Debit Card Portfolio
Meezan Bank has renewed and expanded its strategic partnership with Visa to strengthen its debit card offerings, introduce premium lifestyle products, and elevate digital payment experiences across Pakistan.
Pakistan Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices as Global Energy Markets Drive Upward Pressure
Pakistan has announced a rise in petrol and diesel prices for the next pricing cycle, reflecting international oil trends and regulatory recommendations, alongside a reduction in LPG rates for November.
Pakistan Targets Sharp Debt Reduction to 63% of GDP by 2028 as Fiscal Stability Improves
Pakistan’s latest Debt Sustainability Analysis projects a decline in total public debt to 63 percent of GDP by FY2028, supported by fiscal discipline, economic recovery, and improved external stability, though vulnerabilities to macroeconomic shocks persist.
SBP Sets 3% Remuneration on Special Cash Reserve Account for November, Adjusting to Global Benchmark Rates
The State Bank of Pakistan has reduced the remuneration rate on Special Cash Reserve Accounts for November to 3 percent, aligning foreign currency reserve returns with global benchmark trends and maintaining compliance with FE-25 deposit reserve requirements.
Muzzammil Aslam Continues as Finance Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Under New Cabinet
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has retained economist Muzzammil Aslam as Finance Adviser to the Chief Minister, reaffirming his role in shaping provincial fiscal and economic policy under the newly formed cabinet.