Private Sector Credit Surges 12% in FY25, Signaling Economic Rebound
Private sector borrowing rose by 12% in FY25, marking a healthy recovery in bank credit and signaling growing business confidence amid falling interest rates and improving economic sentiment. Analysts predict the trend will continue into FY26.
Rethinking the Criticism: Why Banks Prefer Government Lending Amid Pakistan’s Economic Realities
Furqan Ali critiques the widespread perception of opportunism in Pakistan’s banking sector, arguing that reliance on government lending is a calculated response to deeper structural flaws. He urges for major public finance and economic reforms to enable a more balanced credit environment.
HBL Wins Best Bank in Pakistan and Top Corporate Banking Honors at Euromoney Awards 2025
HBL has been named Pakistan’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, also securing honors for Best Bank for Large Corporates and Best Investment Bank.
NIBAF Completes 7th Islamic Banking Training for Bank AL Habib Officers in Karachi
NIBAF successfully concluded the 7th batch of its Islamic Banking Certificate Program (IBCP) in Karachi, training Bank AL Habib officers on Shariah-compliant banking practices, operational models, and industry frameworks.
NBP Aitemaad Opens New Islamic Banking Branch in DHA Phase-2 Karachi to Serve Business and Residential Community
NBP Aitemaad has inaugurated a new Islamic banking branch in DHA Phase-2 Karachi, aiming to offer Shariah-compliant financial services to the business and residential community in the area.
BankIslami and ZLK Partner to Advance Shariah-Compliant Banking and Investment in Pakistan
BankIslami and ZLK Islamic Financial Services have partnered to promote Riba-free banking and Shariah-compliant investments in Pakistan, reinforcing a national shift toward ethical and inclusive finance.
UBL Becomes First Bank to Launch Sunday Branch Operations in Pakistan
United Bank Limited (UBL) becomes the first in Pakistan to extend banking services to Sundays, with selected branches now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enhancing customer convenience and competitive outreach.
NIBAF Wraps Up 7th Islamic Banking Certificate Program for Bank AL Habib Officers in Karachi
NIBAF successfully concluded the 7th batch of its Islamic Banking Certificate Program at the Karachi Campus for Bank AL Habib officers, led by expert trainers in Islamic finance and modern banking.
NIBAF Organizes Seminar on Risk Management for Bangladesh Bank Officials at Islamabad Campus
NIBAF Islamabad hosts a specialized seminar on central bank risk management for senior officials of Bangladesh Bank, underscoring regional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
BAF Pakistan Trains NBP Officers on Islamic Finance Principles in Peshawar
BAF Pakistan organized a specialized training program on Islamic Finance Principles for National Bank of Pakistan officers in Peshawar, aiming to strengthen Shariah-compliant banking expertise.