SBP Injects Rs12 Trillion Through Conventional And Shariah-Compliant OMOs
State Bank of Pakistan injected more than Rs12 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations conducted on July 31, 2026.
LOLC Microfinance Bank Promotes Nizar Noor Ali Momnani As Deputy Chief Executive Officer
LOLC Microfinance Bank has promoted Nizar Noor Ali Momnani to the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer, strengthening its leadership team for future growth.
UBL to Inject PKR 22 Billion Equity into Khushhali Microfinance Bank
United Bank Limited commits PKR 22 billion in equity financing to stabilize and recapitalize Khushhali Microfinance Bank, expanding microfinance access across Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Approves Framework and Bank Scoring System to Boost SME Credit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approves a performance-based scoring mechanism and a three-tier governance structure to track bank lending and boost SME credit to Rs2 trillion by 2028.
SBP Keeps Policy Rate at 11.5% as Private Sector Credit and KSE-100 Post Strong FY2026 Growth
Pakistan’s monetary conditions remained stable in FY2026 as the State Bank maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, private sector credit expanded, money supply increased, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange recorded strong gains.
UBL Commits Rs 40 Billion Across Agriculture Education and Financial Inclusion
United Bank Limited unveils a Rs 40 billion private sector initiative targeting agriculture, higher education, and microfinance in Pakistan.
Zafar Masud Outlines Vision for Inclusive and Digital Banking Sector
Bank of Punjab CEO and PBA Chairman Zafar Masud outlines strategies to expand financial inclusion and digital infrastructure at the Pakistan Banking Summit.
NIBAF Pakistan Launches Specialized Climate Risk and Green Banking Program
NIBAF Pakistan to conduct a comprehensive training on climate change adaptation green finance and ESG risk management for bankers in Karachi on August 26 2026.
Islamic Derivatives Gain Traction Amid Geopolitical Volatility but Market Gaps Restrain Global Expansion
Fitch Ratings highlights how regional instability has amplified the need for Shariah-compliant hedging instruments across Islamic banks and insurance firms.
Islamic Syndicated Financing Surges as Global Market Volatility Shifts Investor Strategy
Fitch Ratings reports a massive rise in Islamic syndicated financing during 1Q26 as geopolitical tensions drive issuers away from public US dollar sukuk and bond markets.