Meezan Bank Launches First 24/7 Service Center at Clifton Bridge Karachi
Meezan Bank has launched its first Meezan Service Center at Clifton Bridge Karachi, offering 24/7 ATM, cash deposit, cheque and Virtual Teller services.
UBL National Innovation Hackathon 2026 Concludes With Payssenger Winning Rs. 2.5 Million
UBL National Innovation Hackathon 2026 concludes with Payssenger winning Rs. 2.5 million, as 25 finalist teams develop technology solutions for Pakistan’s banking sector.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Profit Falls 19% To Rs9.7 Billion In First Half Of 2026
Habib Metropolitan Bank reports Rs9.7 billion profit for the first half of 2026, down 19% year on year, while declaring an interim cash dividend of Rs2.50 per share.
HBL Microfinance Bank Becomes First Pakistani Bank To Go Live Under BISP Agent Interoperability Initiative
HBL Microfinance Bank becomes the first bank in Pakistan to go live as an Issuer under the BISP Agent Interoperability initiative, expanding access to beneficiary funds.
MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.
HBL Expects Net Interest Margins to Improve on Higher Lending Rates in 2026
Habib Bank Limited expects net interest margins to improve in Q3CY26 as lending rates reprice following the 100 basis point rate hike, while deposits continue to grow.
Meezan Bank Targets Shariah-Compliant Card Launch in 2027, Plans 1,250 Branches
Meezan Bank plans to launch two Shariah-compliant card products in 2027 and expand its branch network to 1,250 locations by year-end while increasing its focus on SME financing.
HBL Islamic Appointed Exclusive Banking Partner For Hajj 2027
HBL Islamic has been appointed exclusive banking partner for Hajj 2027 by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, supporting Shariah compliant payments and digital Hajj applications.
Meezan Bank Launches TouchPoint QMatch Powered CCDM Services Across Pakistan
Meezan Bank launches TouchPoint’s QMatch powered CCDM at its Ayesha Masjid Branch in Karachi, with plans to deploy 300 machines nationwide.
Meezan Bank Housing Finance Disbursements Cross Rs3 Billion Under Ghar Ho Tu Apna
Meezan Bank has crossed Rs3.05 billion in housing finance disbursements under the Ghar Ho Tu Apna programme, with more than 3,000 applications approved for over Rs22.557 billion.