SBP Hosts 16th SAARCFINANCE Seminar to Address Central Banking Challenges and Opportunities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recently hosted the 16th SAARCFINANCE Seminar in Islamabad on February 24, 2025. Titled “Challenges…
HBL’s Profit Growth Moderates, But Strong Non-Core Income Offsets Interest Rate Challenges
Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Pakistan’s largest commercial bank, has reported a commendable Rs120 billion in pre-tax profits for the full…
Pakistan’s Slow Progress in Shariah-Compliant Fintech: A Missed Opportunity in Digital Banking
KARACHI – Despite the growing demand for Shariah-compliant digital banking solutions, Pakistan’s progress in the Islamic fintech sector has been…
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan in March for Review of Economic Program and Climate Financing Discussions
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan in March for Key Economic Review and Climate Financing Talks In a significant development, an…
SBP Awards Pilot License to Mashreq Bank Pakistan as a Digital Retail Bank
In a significant step towards the digital transformation of Pakistan’s banking sector, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan…
SBP Introduces Raast Participation Criteria to Streamline Digital Payments in Pakistan
KARACHI, February 25, 2025 – In a move to strengthen Pakistan’s digital payment infrastructure, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)…
SBP Grants Pilot License to Mashreq Bank Pakistan for Digital Retail Banking Operations
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially awarded Mashreq Bank Pakistan Limited (MBPL) a pilot license to operate as…
Standard Chartered Pakistan Achieves Historic Milestone with Profit Before Tax Surpassing Rs. 100 Billion
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) has reported a landmark achievement in its financial performance for 2024, with a record…
Standard Chartered Pakistan Reports 8% Profit Growth, Reaches Rs46bn in 2024
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL), a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc, has announced a notable financial performance for the…
Foreign Banks Withdraw $165 Million from Pakistan Amid Economic Gains
Karachi, February 21, 2025 – Foreign banks operating in Pakistan have repatriated a significant sum of $165 million in profits…

