NIBAF Pakistan Shares FY2025–26 Training and Learning Performance Highlights
NIBAF Pakistan has shared its FY2025–26 operational and learning highlights, reflecting its focus on professional capacity building, digital education and assessments across the financial sector.
IMF Projects 3% Global Economic Growth for 2026 Amid Rising Risks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said global growth is expected to reach around 3% in 2026, while warning about energy risks, high public debt, stalled disinflation and AI uncertainty.
Meezan Bank Approves Rs31.45 Billion Under Ghar Ho Tu Apna Housing
Meezan Bank has approved over Rs31.45 billion in housing finance across 4,424 applications under the Government of Pakistan’s Ghar Ho Tu Apna programme.
LSE Financial Services Changes Business Scope After NBFC License Surrender
LSE Financial Services Limited has amended its Memorandum of Association after shareholders approved a change in its principal business and the surrender of its NBFC license.
NCCPL Launches Minor Trading Account for Investors Under 18
NCCPL has launched a Minor Trading Account allowing individuals under 18 to participate in Pakistan’s capital market through dedicated KYC onboarding, guardian linkage and automated monitoring controls.
Senate Panel Calls for IMF Terms Renegotiation to Protect Pakistan’s EPZs and SEZs
A Senate subcommittee has urged the government to renegotiate IMF terms that could phase out Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones by 2035, while also discussing banking, EVs, tax facilitation and digitalisation.
Pakistan Begins Process for 5-Year and 10-Year Eurobond Issuance
Pakistan has initiated the process for a US dollar benchmarked dual-tranche Eurobond with five-year and 10-year maturities, following credit rating upgrades and improved investor confidence.
Rifah Qadri Joins UBL As Executive Vice President And Head Of Marketing
Rifah Qadri has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing at United Bank Limited, bringing extensive experience in brand management and corporate communications.
OGDC Signs Baker Hughes Deal To Increase Oil And Gas Output From Mature Fields
OGDC has signed an agreement with Baker Hughes to deploy mature asset technologies and improve oil and gas recovery from ageing fields across Pakistan.
Bank Alfalah And SAWiE Ecosystems Promote Climate Resilient Agriculture Through CSV Roadshow
Bank Alfalah and SAWiE Ecosystems hosted a Climate Smart Village roadshow bringing farmers, policymakers, researchers and financial institutions together to discuss climate resilient agriculture.