Bank Of Punjab Reports Record H1 2026 Profit With 67% Rise In Operating Profit
Bank of Punjab reports strong first half 2026 results with operating profit rising 67% to Rs22.5 billion and declares a record 16% interim cash dividend.
UBL Pays Rs15.17 Million In Penalties As Profit Rises 34% In H1 2026
United Bank Limited paid Rs15.17 million in regulatory penalties during the first half of 2026, while profit after tax rose to Rs85 billion.
Moody’s Upgrades Pakistan Credit Rating to B3 as Economic Conditions Improve
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to B3 from Caa1, citing improved governance, stronger external buffers and continued macroeconomic stabilisation.
Nepra Rejects Power Tariff Review Without Industry Consultation
Nepra says it will return the industrial tariff review unless the Power Division consults industry, amid rising fuel costs and a potential Rs36.55 billion recovery.
JazzCash Disburses Over Rs90 Billion to 3 Million Beneficiaries in 2026
JazzCash has disbursed more than Rs90 billion through government and development programmes in 2026, reaching over three million beneficiaries across Pakistan.
Pakistan’s FDI Gains Show Recovery but Not Yet a Shift in Investment Pattern
Pakistan’s net FDI rose to $178.6 million in July 2026, but a 20% yearly decline and concentration in power and finance highlight persistent investment challenges.
Pakistan Receives $763 Million in External Financing in July 2026
Pakistan received $763.03 million in foreign economic assistance during July 2026, led by Naya Pakistan Certificates, multilateral financing and China guaranteed funding.
Pakistan Banks’ Deposits Rise 14% to Rs39 Trillion in July 2026
Scheduled banks’ deposits increased 13.93% year on year to Rs39.05 trillion in July 2026, while advances rose 8.98% and investments grew 12.82%.
SECP Makes Stock Market Investing Faster With Digital Onboarding
SECP introduces a unified digital investor onboarding framework with faster account processing, 24/7 access, reduced verification and API-based processing.
aik By BankIslami Launches Shariah Compliant Open Banking Platform
aik by BankIslami launches aik Connect, a Shariah compliant open banking platform offering secure APIs, digital onboarding and round the clock self service access.