Mobilink Bank Reports PKR 62.5 Billion Revenue in Q3 2025, Leading Digital Banking and Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
Mobilink Bank achieves PKR 62.5 billion revenue in Q3 2025, driving digital transformation, small business support, and women’s financial inclusion across Pakistan’s banking sector.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD–27) to Advance Shariah-Compliant Finance Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized the 27th Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD–27) at its Islamabad Campus, providing in-depth training on Islamic finance principles, Shariah compliance, and product innovation to enhance professional capacity in the Islamic banking sector.
Pakistan’s Push Toward Inclusive Banking: Progress and Persistent Gaps in Women’s Financial Empowerment
Pakistan’s banking sector shows progress in women’s inclusion, with 17 million new female accounts and a 9% reduction in the gender gap. Yet, persistent inequalities reveal the need for deeper, data-driven strategies to achieve true financial empowerment.
Asma Shahbaz Appointed Head of Transformation at UBL, Driving Strategic Change and Innovation
United Bank Limited (UBL) has appointed Asma Shahbaz as the Head of Transformation. With nearly two decades of experience across top financial institutions including Mashreq, HBL, and Standard Chartered, Asma will lead UBL’s strategic transformation initiatives to strengthen innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Allied Bank Maintains 120% Dividend Despite 27% Profit Decline in 9MFY25
Allied Bank Limited reported a 27% drop in profit after tax to Rs26.81 billion for the nine months ended September 2025 but maintained a strong 120% dividend payout. Despite lower interest income, ABL posted growth in digital and fee-based revenues, highlighting resilience and long-term confidence in Pakistan’s banking sector.
The Bank of Punjab Honored as Top Bank for Financial Inclusion at 9th Annual Microfinance Conference
The Bank of Punjab has been recognized as the Top Bank for Financial Inclusion at the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference. The award celebrates the bank’s initiatives to expand access to finance, promote inclusion, and empower underserved communities through digital solutions and innovative banking strategies.
Askari Bank and 1LINK join hands to drive cashless payments with 1GO Raast P2M acceptance
Askari Bank and 1LINK have signed an agreement to enable 1GO Raast P2M acceptance, allowing merchants to receive secure, instant payments through interoperable QR codes, supporting Pakistan’s move towards a cashless economy.
SBP and Industry Leaders Unite to Drive Islamic and Digital Banking Evolution in Pakistan
Senior officials from the State Bank of Pakistan and leading bankers have called for stronger collaboration to accelerate the digital and Islamic banking transformation in Pakistan. Speaking at the “NextGen Islamic Banking in Pakistan – 2025” forum, they emphasized innovation, regulatory alignment, and partnership-driven growth to shape a Shariah-compliant digital financial ecosystem.
NIBAF Advances Digital Transformation with AI Leadership Code Training
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a two-day AI Leadership Code training on October 20–21, 2025, in Karachi. Led by Mr. Jibran Bashir, the program focused on AI strategy, governance, and leadership transformation, empowering officers from SBP, NIBAF, and commercial banks to lead digital change.
Paysys Labs and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan collaborate to implement SWIFT MT-MX Converter for ISO 20022 migration
Paysys Labs and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan have partnered to implement the SWIFT MT-MX Converter powered by OpenConnect, enabling the bank to align with SWIFT’s ISO 20022 CBPR+ standards and strengthen its digital financial infrastructure.