Habib Metropolitan Bank Reports 18% Decline in First Quarter Net Profit Amid Tightening Margins
Habib Metropolitan Bank records a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 5.14 billion for Q1 2026 as shrinking interest margins and rising costs offset non-core income gains.
State Bank of Pakistan Faces Divided Market Outlook Ahead of April Monetary Policy Decision
As the State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its April 27 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, analysts from AHL and Topline Securities offer differing views on interest rate hikes.
State Bank of Pakistan Empowers Banks to Streamline Energy Imports Amid Global Geopolitical Volatility
The State Bank of Pakistan delegates new powers to banks for issuing financial instruments and standby letters of credit to secure crude oil and LNG imports.
MCB Bank Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results with Significant Profit Growth and Dividend Declaration
MCB Bank Limited reports a profit before tax of Rs 26.7 billion for the first quarter of 2026 highlighting resilient net interest income and robust digital banking growth.
OGDCL Secures Tenth Circular Debt Installment of Rs 7.725 Billion to Boost Energy Sector Liquidity
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited receives its tenth monthly installment under the government circular debt settlement plan improving cash flow and financial stability.
Meezan Bank Reports Record Monthly Card Spending of Rs45 Billion as Digital Payments Surge in Pakistan
Pakistan experiences a significant shift toward a cashless economy with Meezan Bank recording a milestone Rs45 billion in monthly card spending amid rising digital adoption.
State Bank of Pakistan Scheduled to Review Policy Rate Amid Global Oil Surges and Regional Tensions
The State Bank of Pakistan prepares for its third Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2026 as market analysts predict a potential interest rate hike driven by crude oil volatility.
Rising Cash in Circulation Signals Economic Anxiety and Weak Confidence in Pakistan Banking System
Currency in circulation in Pakistan has surged to record levels, signaling rising economic uncertainty, inflation expectations, and declining confidence in formal banking channels. This analysis explores the link between interest rates, banking deposits, and increasing cash-based activity in the economy.
Pakistan SME Lending Surge Under Risk Guarantee Scheme Raises Questions Over Credit Quality and Market Discipline
Pakistan’s SME lending has expanded rapidly under the SBP’s Risk Coverage Scheme, raising both financial inclusion and concerns over credit discipline. This analysis explores how guarantee-based lending is reshaping banking behaviour, risk allocation, and the long-term stability of the SME credit market.
NIBAF Pakistan Concludes Intensive Trade Business Certification Program for Banking Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan organizes a four day Trade Business Certification Program in Karachi to enhance the expertise of commercial bank officers in trade finance.