Power Markets a Monopoly in Many Middle-Income Countries: World Bank
The World Bank has highlighted that power markets remain monopolistic in many middle-income countries. In its latest report, “The World…
Mobilink Bank Launches Pakistan’s First Women-Led Incubator Program
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has launched the country’s first-ever industry-specific incubation program designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs.…
5 Chinese Firms Bid to Help Pakistan Raise Funds Via Panda Bonds
Five Chinese firms have submitted bids to assist Pakistan in raising funds through Panda bonds as the country prepares to…
IMF-Backed Reforms in Taxation, Privatization, and SOEs Now Unavoidable, Says Finance Minister
The government has no other choice but to proceed with crucial reforms in taxation, privatization, energy, and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)…
ZLK Islamic Financial Services Partners with Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan to Expand Shariah-Compliant Investments
In a landmark collaboration, ZLK Islamic Financial Services, Pakistan’s premier Shariah-compliant brokerage firm, has partnered with Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan…
SBP Reserves Rebound with $75 Million Increase Amid Prior Decline
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) posted an increase of $75 million on a…
Bank of Punjab Partners with Mastercard to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
The Mastercard Strive Women program in Pakistan has formed a strategic partnership with the Bank of Punjab (BOP) to enhance…
PBA Finalizes Climate Smart Agriculture Finance Framework
The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) is nearing the completion of the ‘Methodology for Allocating Climate Smart Agriculture Financing (CSAF) Targets’,…
Pakistan’s $474 Billion Natural Wealth at Risk from Rapid Depletion: World Bank Report
A recent World Bank report sounds the alarm on Pakistan’s rapidly depleting natural capital, valued at a staggering $474 billion,…
SBP Boosts Asaan Account Limits by Rs. 5 Million for Eid Ul Adha Cattle Markets
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced temporary increases to transaction and balance limits for specific accounts to promote digital…