Pakistan Banking Perspective 2025: Resilience, Transformation, and the Road Ahead
KPMG’s Pakistan Banking Perspective 2025 report highlights sector resilience, digital banking expansion, and the transition toward a fully Islamic banking system by 2028 amid global and domestic challenges.
Pakistan’s Crypto Turning Point: From Skepticism to Strategic Embrace
Pakistan has shifted from banning cryptocurrency in 2018 to embracing digital assets in 2025, with new mining plans, regulatory bodies, and frameworks shaping its role in the global financial system.
The Future of Digital Banking in Pakistan: Transformative Shifts
Pakistan’s digital banking ecosystem is evolving rapidly with initiatives like Raast, Roshan Digital Accounts, and the SBP’s regulatory push. These shifts are driving financial inclusion, innovation, and a move toward a cashless economy.
Why the State Bank Must Resist Pressure to Tinker with Currency and Rates
The State Bank of Pakistan faces pressure to cut rates and appreciate the rupee, but experts warn these conflicting goals could trigger another economic crisis. Analysts say the SBP must maintain independence, keep real rates high, and avoid policy missteps that risk undermining stability.
Medikids and Blue Filter Win 2025 IsDB Prize for Development Achievement in Islamic Economics
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the winners of the 2025 IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics,…
Digitalization Key to Reducing Economic Inequality in Asia-Pacific, Finds ADB Report
Digital transformation holds immense potential to tackle persistent economic inequality in Asia and the Pacific, according to the Asian Development…
Faysal Bank Reinforces Commitment to Nation-Building Through Strategic Partnership with Habib University
KARACHI – April 2025: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has reaffirmed its dedication to social…
SBP BSC Peshawar Celebrates Financial Literacy Week 2025 to Advance Inclusive Economic Awareness
PESHAWAR – April 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) Peshawar observed Financial Literacy Week 2025…
Rupee Likely to Stay Stable Against Dollar in Coming Week
KARACHI – April 20, 2025: The Pakistani rupee is expected to hold steady against the US dollar in the upcoming…
Pakistan’s Long-Term Economic Stability Requires Deeper Reforms, Says FPCCI President
KARACHI, April 12, 2025 – While acknowledging the government’s recent efforts to stabilize the economy, Atif Ikram Shaikh, President of…