Allied Bank Crosses Rs 3 Trillion Asset Milestone Despite Profit Compression
Allied Bank Limited achieves a historic Rs 3.37 trillion asset base in 2025 while navigating a low-interest-rate environment that impacted annual net profits.
IMF Proposes Record Rs15.6 Trillion Tax Target for Pakistan Amid Fiscal Deadlock
The IMF suggests a Rs15.6 trillion tax target and new levies on fuel and solar users for Pakistan’s FY27 budget, sparking intense negotiations with federal authorities.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Re-elects Chairman and Reappoints CEO for New Term
Habib Metropolitan Bank confirms the re-election of Mohamedali R. Habib as Chairman and the three-year reappointment of Khurram Shahzad Khan as President and CEO.
SBP Data Reveals Conventional Banking Credit Retreat as Islamic Finance Surges
State Bank of Pakistan reports a net retirement of Rs32.8 billion in private sector credit by conventional banks, while Shariah-compliant lending sees a massive spike.
PSX Extends Trading Suspension for Eight Non-Compliant Listed Companies
The Pakistan Stock Exchange maintains a 60-day trading suspension for eight companies starting March 31, 2026, due to continued regulatory and financial breaches.
NIBAF Pakistan Launches AI Literacy and Prompt Engineering Training for Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan announces a specialized one-day training on AI literacy and logic in Karachi to equip financial professionals with modern productivity tools.
Pakistan Power Sector Prepares for Summer Load-Shedding and Tariff Hikes Amid Global Energy Crisis
Pakistan faces a challenging summer as the Power Division develops a hybrid strategy of load-shedding, mandatory conservation, and fuel price adjustments due to the Middle East conflict.
Karachi Ports Face Unprecedented Container Surge as Global Shipping Lines Reroute to Pakistan
Pakistan’s maritime sector sees a 1,400% spike in transshipment as global carriers bypass the Strait of Hormuz, turning Karachi and Gwadar into strategic regional hubs.
PIA Sustainability Under Threat as Jet Fuel Prices Surge 150 Percent Amid Regional Conflict
Chairman of the PIA Consortium Arif Habib warns that Pakistan International Airlines faces a potential shutdown following a massive hike in aviation fuel costs.
Pakistan Achieves Historic Economic Stability as Bloomberg Ranks it World Second Top Emerging Economy
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s transition to an export-led growth model following a historic 2.4% GDP primary surplus and $20 billion reserve milestone.