Pakistan Banking Awards 2026 Announce Winners Across Banking And Financial Services Categories
The 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026 have recognised banks and financial institutions across categories including digital excellence, SMEs, agriculture, microfinance, ESG and financial inclusion.
Pakistan Govt, Silk Road Fund Discuss Investment Opportunities In Energy And Infrastructure
Pakistan and China’s Silk Road Fund discuss investment opportunities in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and privatization as Islamabad seeks greater international investment.
IFC Approves $10 Million Loan for ASA Microfinance Bank to Support Women and Small Businesses
IFC provides a $10 million four-year loan to ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan to expand financing for women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
BankIslami Reports Rs4.31 Billion Profit Before Tax in First Half of 2026
BankIslami reports Rs4.31 billion profit before tax for the first half of 2026 as deposits cross Rs700 billion, CASA ratio exceeds 77% and financing reaches Rs338.6 billion.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Profit Falls 29% to Rs11.78 Billion in 1HCY26
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan reports a 29% decline in first-half 2026 profit to Rs11.78 billion, while net mark-up income falls 19% year-on-year.
Abdul Wahid Sethi Appointed Acting President and CEO of NBP
Abdul Wahid Sethi has been appointed Acting President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan for three months or until a permanent chief executive is appointed.
SBP Designates UBL, HBL and NBP as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2026
SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026, requiring additional CET-1 capital buffers of 2.5%, 1.5% and 1% respectively from March 2027.
PSX to Remain Closed on August 26 for Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Pakistan Stock Exchange will remain closed on August 26, 2026, for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, suspending trading, clearing and settlement activities for the day.
Pakistan Opens Virtual Asset Licensing Portal for VASPs With September 5 Deadline
PVARA opens Pakistan’s virtual asset licensing portal with 10 licence categories and sets September 5, 2026 as the deadline for existing VASPs to apply.
SBP Aligns Banking Regulations With Shariah Principles Under Vision 2028
State Bank of Pakistan introduces Shariah-compliant terminology across banking regulations and the Foreign Exchange Manual under SBP Vision 2028.