Pakistan Banks Association Chairman Outlines Five Point Structural Reform Plan to Unlock SME Credit Potential
Pakistan Banks Association Chairman Zafar Masud highlights that five million small and medium enterprises generate forty percent of the national gross domestic product.
Pakistan Government Debt Rises as Fiscal Year Borrowing Hits 1 Trillion Mark
The Government of Pakistan acquired an additional Rs232.17 billion in debt during the week ending April 10, 2026, pushing total fiscal year borrowing to Rs1.01 trillion.
National Bank of Pakistan Appoints Naved Abid Khan as Chairman and Nasim Ahmed as Independent Director
National Bank of Pakistan receives SBP approval for board appointments, naming Naved Abid Khan as chairman and Nasim Ahmed as independent director to strengthen governance.
Credit Cannot Build Cities: How Far Housing Finance Can Really Go in Pakistan
Pakistan’s expanded housing finance scheme aims to boost homeownership, but structural constraints in lending, land systems, and capital markets limit its long-term impact.
Bank of Khyber Injects Rs 1 Billion Capital into Currency Exchange Subsidiary
Shareholders of Bank of Khyber formally ratify a Rs 1 billion capital injection into BOK Currency Exchange Company to meet regulatory compliance and expand operations.
Apna Microfinance Bank cuts losses in 2025 but profitability remains out of reach
Apna Microfinance Bank reduces its annual losses and improves key financial indicators in 2025, but cumulative deficits and merger talks highlight ongoing challenges in Pakistan’s microfinance sector.
State Bank of Pakistan Remote Work Policy Triggers Industry Wide Austerity Drive in Banking Sector
Pakistan’s banking industry adopts work from home models and energy conservation measures following the State Bank’s directive to reduce onsite presence and operational costs.
Rashid Jahangir Takes Charge as President and Chief Executive Officer of Samba Bank Limited
Samba Bank Limited appoints Rashid Jahangir as the new President and CEO to drive strategic growth and innovation within Pakistan’s competitive banking sector.
Amin A Feerasta Re-elected as Soneri Bank Chairman for Three Year Term
Soneri Bank Limited announces the re-election of Amin A Feerasta as Chairman of the Board for a new three-year term following a recent board meeting and PSX filing.
Bank Makramah to Issue 27.8 Million Shares to TFC Holders to Strengthen Tier 1 Capital
Bank Makramah Ltd. plans to issue 27.8 million shares worth Rs 3.35 billion to Term Finance Certificate holders as part of its Tier 1 capital strengthening strategy, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.