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.
Pakistan’s Five Refineries Set to Sign $6 Billion Upgradation Deals
Pakistan’s five major refineries are ready to sign nearly $6 billion in upgradation agreements under the Brownfield Refinery Upgradation Policy next month.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Rs2 Trillion Profit in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan reports Rs1.999 trillion profit in FY26, down 20.2%, as lower net interest income is partly offset by stronger foreign exchange and dividend earnings.
PTBA Urges FBR to Fix IRIS Issues Before Tax Year 2026 Deadline
Pakistan Tax Bar Association urges FBR to resolve IRIS technical glitches, restore auto-save and simplify property details before the Tax Year 2026 filing deadline.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Cyber Risk Supervision Training for Cyber Risk Officers
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a specialised Cyber Risk Supervision module for cyber risk officers under CROS 1 at its Islamabad Campus on August 19, 2026.