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.
Punjab Government Approves Up to Rs30 Billion Equity Injection in Bank of Punjab
The Government of Punjab has proposed an equity injection of up to Rs30 billion into the Bank of Punjab to strengthen its capital base and support expansion in SME, agriculture, affordable housing and digital lending.
HBL Expands Sindh Presence With New Prestige Lounge and Trade Business Center
HBL has expanded its presence in Sindh with a new Prestige Lounge in Sukkur, its first Trade Business Center in Hyderabad and a new branch at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro.
Bank of Punjab Receives SBP Approval to Establish Overseas Wholesale Banking Unit in Bahrain
Bank of Punjab has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan to establish an Overseas Wholesale Banking Unit in Bahrain, subject to regulatory clearances from Pakistan and Bahrain.
Scheduled Bank Deposits Reach 37.64 Trillion Rupees in May 2026 as IDR Surges
Total deposits held by scheduled commercial banks grew 15.07 percent year-on-year to 37.64 trillion rupees in May 2026 according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
JS Bank Wins Three Top Titles at Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026
JS Bank secures SME Bank of the Year Private Bank of the Year and Domestic AI Initiative of the Year at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026.
NIBAF Pakistan Launches Comprehensive Trade Business Certification Program for Banking and Finance Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan introduces an intensive four day professional trade business certification course in Karachi to enhance international trade compliance and operational growth.
JS Bank Names Umar Chatha GM & EVP Of Central Region Branch Network
Experienced retail banking leader Umar Chatha has joined JS Bank as General Manager and Executive Vice President to drive commercial growth across the Central Region.
State Bank of Pakistan Bans Islamic Banking Fund Placements with Conventional Parent Entities Under Qard Contracts
The central bank issues a strict directive halting subsidized financing and Qard loan arrangements between Shariah-compliant branches and parent operations.
NIBAF Pakistan Concludes Intensive Trade Business Certification Program for Commercial Bankers in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan hosts a four day Trade Business Certification Program to enhance trade finance expertise and regulatory compliance among commercial bank officers.