HBL Profit Rises 19% to Rs51 Billion in Nine Months, Dividend Payout Reaches 140%
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) reported a 19% surge in profit after tax to Rs51 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, driven by improved net interest margins and lower provisioning. The bank declared a 140% cumulative dividend, reflecting solid financial strength and shareholder confidence.
Debt Burden, Weak Productivity and Climate Risks Weigh Heavily on Pakistan’s Economic Outlook
The State Bank of Pakistan’s latest report highlights how debt, low savings, weak productivity, and climate shocks are undermining economic stability. With a fragile growth outlook, the central bank urges structural reforms, financial inclusion, and human capital development to sustain long-term economic resilience.
Government Raises Over Rs309 Billion in Ijarah Sukuk Auction, Exceeding Target
The Government of Pakistan raised over Rs309 billion in its latest Ijarah Sukuk auction, surpassing its Rs250 billion target, with strong demand across all tenors, particularly in fixed rental rate instruments.
Pakistan to Host International Capital Market Conference & Expo 2025 to Drive Regional Integration and Innovation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has announced the first International Capital Market Conference & Expo 2025, focusing on regional integration and innovation in capital markets. The event will be held in Karachi on November 11-12, 2025, bringing together key financial institutions and stakeholders.
Askari Bank Crosses PKR 100 Billion in Sukuk Advisory as SECP Highlights Digitization Drive
Askari Bank has achieved a major milestone by advising and arranging Sukuks worth PKR 100 billion across multiple industries, with SECP reaffirming its support for Islamic finance and highlighting digitization as a driver of capital market modernization.
Askari Bank Arranges Pakistan’s First Unsecured Commercial Paper for PMIC Worth PKR 2.5 Billion
Askari Bank Limited has arranged Pakistan’s first-ever unsecured, privately placed Commercial Paper of PKR 2.5 billion for Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Ltd (PMIC), marking a milestone in financial inclusion and women-led business financing.
SECP Launches Infrastructure Mutual Funds to Bridge Pakistan’s $15 Billion Financing Gap
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a new category of mutual funds, Infrastructure Schemes, to mobilize domestic savings and bridge the $15 billion annual infrastructure financing gap. The initiative aims to enhance capital markets, provide structured investment opportunities, and align with national development priorities.
Pakistan Stock Exchange to Suspend Trading on Independence Day
The Pakistan Stock Exchange will suspend all trading on August 14, 2025, to mark the country’s 78th Independence Day, with operations resuming the following day.
SECP unveils Draft Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028 to advance gender equality in Pakistan’s regulated sectors
The SECP has released its Draft Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028, Pakistan’s first structured framework to embed gender equality across capital markets, insurance, non-banking finance, and corporate sectors, inviting feedback from stakeholders nationwide.