Bank of Punjab Board Extends Zafar Masud Term as President and CEO for One Year
The Bank of Punjab Board of Directors has approved a one-year contract extension for President and CEO Zafar Masud following a notification from the Punjab Finance Department.
NIBAF Pakistan Concludes Two Day Regulatory Training on State Bank Digital Banking Drive
The National Institute of Banking and Finance held a specialized training program for commercial banks focusing on SBP regulatory compliance for e-banking products.
NIBAF Pakistan Hosts Comprehensive Certification Program for Compliance Professionals in Lahore
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized a three-day Certified Compliance Professional program in Lahore to strengthen regulatory and risk management expertise.
Pakistan Money Supply Drops as Bank Deposits Decline in April 2026
Broad money (M2) in Pakistan decreased by Rs426.75 billion during the week ending April 10, 2026, driven by a sharp drop in bank deposits despite rising currency in circulation.
Islamic Syndicated Financing Surges as Global Market Volatility Shifts Investor Strategy
Fitch Ratings reports a massive rise in Islamic syndicated financing during 1Q26 as geopolitical tensions drive issuers away from public US dollar sukuk and bond markets.
Allied Bank Reports Q1 2026 Results with 10% Growth in Net Interest Income
Allied Bank Limited (ABL) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, featuring a dividend of Rs4 per share and resilient core income growth.
SBP Manages Major UAE Debt Repayment as Saudi Deposits and Eurobond Issuance Bolster Reserves
Pakistan navigates a $3.5 billion debt repayment to the UAE with strategic support from Saudi Arabia and a successful return to the international Eurobond market.
Speculative Trading of Iranian Riyals Surges in Pakistan Amid US-Iran Peace Mediation Hopes
Pakistani investors and small-scale savers are betting millions on the Iranian riyal, driven by speculative hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran.
SECP Reports Robust Corporate Growth in Q1 2026 with 10,318 New Registrations and Stable Foreign Interest
The SECP recorded a 12.5% increase in company registrations during the first quarter of 2026, driven by a surge in IT, e-commerce, and regional business formalization.
IMF Executive Board Set to Review Pakistan’s Staff-Level Agreement in May 2026
The IMF Executive Board is expected to review Pakistan’s Staff-Level Agreement next month, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion in funding under the EFF and RSF programs.