Bank of Punjab Denies Cyberattack Claims, Confirms Technical Glitch in Credit Card System
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) clarified that recent reports of a cyberattack were inaccurate. A temporary technical glitch caused limited unauthorized credit card transactions, which have been rectified.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Launches Integrated Mock Session to Test T+1 Settlement System
The Pakistan Stock Exchange, in coordination with NCCPL and CDCPL, will hold a Grand Mock Session from January 9–13, 2026 to prepare market participants for the upcoming T+1 settlement cycle.
SBP and PBA Launch Awareness Campaign Against Fraudulent Double-Return Schemes
The State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Banks’ Association issue a public advisory warning citizens about investment scams promising unrealistic double returns, urging verification with authorized financial institutions.
UBL Tops PSX in Market Capitalization, Becomes Largest Listed Company in Pakistan
United Bank Limited (UBL) surpasses Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) to become Pakistan’s largest listed company on the PSX, with market capitalization crossing Rs 1,275 billion, reflecting investor confidence in the banking sector.
ADB Recommends Tax Reforms and Regulatory Clarity for Pakistan’s Fintech Sector
The Asian Development Bank highlights tax complexity and regulatory gaps as major hurdles for Pakistan’s fintech growth, urging clearer laws, lower rates, adaptive licensing, and regional cooperation to enhance financial inclusion.
Foreign Investors Pull $393 Million From PSX Despite 51% Annual Market Returns
Despite a strong rally in Pakistan’s stock market during 2025, foreign investors withdrew $393 million from PSX in July–December FY26 as concerns over external accounts and trade deficits weighed on sentiment.
U Microfinance Bank Achieves Record PKR 10 Billion Disbursements, Strengthening Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
U Microfinance Bank Limited closed December 2025 with a historic PKR 10 billion in disbursements, the highest in its history, highlighting strong growth in Pakistan’s microfinance sector.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts IBCC-76 Module-2 to Strengthen Islamic Banking Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully held Module-2 of Islamic Banking Certificate Course IBCC-76 in Karachi, focusing on Islamic banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and professional capacity building.
PSX Reaches Record Level as KSE-100 Index Closes Above 182,000 on Strong Momentum
Pakistan Stock Exchange surged to a historic high as the KSE-100 index closed at 182,408 points, driven by strong investor confidence, broad-based buying, and expectations of monetary easing.
Pakistan CPI inflation eases to 5.6% in December 2025
Pakistan’s CPI inflation declined to 5.6% year-on-year in December 2025, with average inflation falling to 5.2% in Jul–Dec FY2026 amid easing price pressures.