United Bank Limited Becomes Pakistan’s Largest Bank with Rs 5.39 Trillion Deposits
United Bank Limited (UBL) secures the top spot in Pakistan’s banking sector, reaching record-breaking deposits of Rs 5.39 trillion through digital innovation.
Transport Electrification and Energy Security: SDPI to Host High-Level Dialogue in Islamabad
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute and PREC to hold a consultative session on electric mobility as a strategy for Pakistan’s energy security and resilience.
LUMS CHISEL Lab and Allied Bank Sign MoU to Revolutionize Banking via Robotics
The CHISEL Lab at LUMS and Allied Bank have entered a strategic partnership to explore robotics and Human-Robot Interaction for next-generation banking.
National Bank of Pakistan Pivot: Digital Infrastructure Over Branch Expansion Leads CY25 Strategy
National Bank of Pakistan reports a 3.2x profit surge in CY25 as management shifts focus from physical branches to digital scaling and Shariah-compliant growth.
Pakistan Business Confidence Plummets in Q1 2026 Amid Energy Crisis and Regional Tensions
A new Gallup Pakistan survey reveals a sharp decline in private sector confidence for 2026 as businesses struggle with surging inflation and Middle East geopolitical shocks.
UAE Stock Markets Rally on Strong Banking Earnings Despite Regional Volatility
Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets closed higher as record first-quarter profits from Emirates NBD and ADCB bolstered investor sentiment amid geopolitical uncertainty.
DIB Pakistan and Pocket Money Partner to Revolutionize US Dollar Cashouts for Freelancers
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan and Pocket Money launch a regulated US Dollar to Rupee cashout service to support freelancers and international home remittance flows.
Bank Alfalah Reports 58 Percent Profit Surge and Interim Dividend for First Quarter of 2026
Bank Alfalah Limited achieves a record profit after tax of PKR 11.13 billion in Q1 2026 alongside a share split and enhanced dividend payouts for shareholders.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects Record Rs 9.72 Trillion into Banking System Through Open Market Operations
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted a massive liquidity injection of Rs 9.72 trillion via conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant OMOs to stabilize market funds.
SECP Proposes Biometric and IBAN Verification for Digital Investor Onboarding to Curb Financial Crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan introduces a new framework for multi-biometric verification and IBAN-based investor onboarding to enhance AML compliance.