Mobilink Bank Extends Apna Microfinance Bank Acquisition Offer Deadline
Mobilink Microfinance Bank has extended the deadline for its proposed public offer to acquire shares and control of Apna Microfinance Bank until December 7, 2026.
Pakistan Consumer Confidence Falls 24.4% To Two Year Low
Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 24.4% to 65.3 in the third quarter of FY2026, with inflation and unemployment concerns weighing on household sentiment.
Rs3 Billion Risk Pool Launched To Expand SME Export Credit Coverage
Pakistan has established a Rs3 billion risk pool to expand export credit insurance coverage and support small and medium sized enterprises in accessing export financing.
FBR Sets Timelines For Processing Deferred Sales Tax Refund Claims
FBR has introduced stage wise timelines for processing deferred sales tax refund claims through the FASTER system to reduce pending cases and speed up refunds.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Agentic AI And No Code Automation Workshop For Banking Operations
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a one day executive workshop on Agentic AI and No Code Automation for Banking Operations on September 7, 2026, at its Karachi Campus.
NIBAF Pakistan To Host Strategic AML/CFT Management Program On September 23
NIBAF Pakistan will host a Strategic AML/CFT Management program in Karachi on September 23, 2026, led by Ms. Lubna Farooq Malik.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Banking Analytics And Intelligence With Microsoft Excel Training
NIBAF Pakistan is conducting a one day executive training workshop on Banking Analytics and Intelligence with Microsoft Excel on September 8, 2026, at its Karachi Campus.
OGDC Discovers New Oil And Gas Reserves At Bobi Oil Field In Sindh
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited announces a new discovery at Sindh’s Bobi Oil Field, expected to produce 1,000 barrels of oil and 1.0 million standard cubic feet of gas daily.
Pakistan Trade Deficit Widens 18.1% to $7.1 Billion in July-August, FPCCI Warns
FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh raises concerns over Pakistan’s widening trade deficit, calling for lower interest rates and reduced energy and transportation costs.
APTMA and CAP Collaborate to Expand Pakistani Textile Brands Globally
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association and Chainstores Association of Pakistan agree to promote Pakistani textile and apparel brands internationally and strengthen exports.