NBP Profit Falls 24% to Rs32.84 Billion in First Half of 2026
National Bank of Pakistan reports a 24% decline in profit after tax to Rs32.84 billion in the first half of 2026 as income falls and provisions increase.
Pakistani Banks To Pay $256 Million For Receiving Foreign Remittances In FY27
Pakistani banks are expected to pay $256 million to overseas banks for processing workers’ remittances after the government ended its financial support scheme.
Citi Pakistan Presents Pakistani Art To Pakistan Banks Association
Citi Pakistan presents a piece of Pakistani art to Pakistan Banks Association, celebrating their longstanding relationship and Pakistan’s artistic heritage.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise $14 Million To $17.06 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan reserves increased by $14 million to $17.06 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026, while total liquid reserves reached $22.5 billion.
NIBAF Pakistan Opens ISQ Autumn 2026 Registrations For JAIBP Stage I And II
NIBAF Pakistan opens registrations for the ISQ Autumn 2026 session covering JAIBP Stage I and II, with enrollment closing on August 25, 2026.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts SBP Regulatory Compliance Workshop on AML, KYC and CDD
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a two day workshop for commercial bank officers covering SBP regulatory compliance, AML, KYC and CDD challenges in financial institutions.
SBP PSX To Remain Closed On August 14 For Pakistan Independence Day
State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Stock Exchange will remain closed on August 14, 2026, for Pakistan’s Independence Day, with regular operations resuming after the holiday.
Punjab Government Plans Rs30 Billion Share Subscription In Bank of Punjab
The Bank of Punjab has proposed issuing up to Rs30 billion in ordinary shares to the Government of Punjab through a planned equity subscription, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
BankIslami Appoints Shahid Hussain Jatoi As Chairman, Imran Haleem Shaikh Named Incoming CEO
BankIslami Pakistan Limited has appointed Shahid Hussain Jatoi as Chairman for a three year term and named Deputy Chief Executive Officer Imran Haleem Shaikh as incoming President and Chief Executive Officer from September 29, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
SBP Reserves Rise to $17.04 Billion as Pakistan’s Total Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves increased by $13.1 million to $17.04 billion in the week ended July 31, 2026, while total reserves reached $22.47 billion.