Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Convenes High Level Meeting to Bolster Financial Sector Cybersecurity
Federal Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a strategic virtual session with bank CEOs to strengthen Pakistans cyber resilience against AI-driven financial threats.
CBUAE Implements Strict Ban on Banking Services via WhatsApp and Messaging Apps
The Central Bank of the UAE has prohibited financial institutions from using instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp to protect customer data and prevent fraud.
Asia Pacific Regulators Tighten Cybersecurity Oversight Following Anthropic Mythos AI Risks
Financial regulators in Singapore, South Korea, and Australia escalate scrutiny as Anthropic’s Mythos model reveals deep security vulnerabilities in global banking systems.
Pakistan and Mastercard Partner to Expand Financial Inclusion and Fintech Innovation
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Mastercard leadership meet at the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings to discuss digital payments and cybersecurity in Pakistan.
NIBAF Pakistan and Maldives Islamic Bank Form Strategic Training Partnership Through MoU
NIBAF Pakistan and Maldives Islamic Bank have signed a strategic MoU to enhance professional development across multiple banking disciplines including credit risk, Islamic finance, cybersecurity, fintech, and sustainable finance.
Governor SBP Highlights Collaboration and Innovation as Key to Pakistan’s Digital Finance Future
Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, stresses collaboration among banks, fintechs, and regulators to accelerate digital financial services, enhance inclusion, and strengthen cybersecurity at the Future of Banking Summit 2025.
State Bank of Pakistan Strengthens Digital Financial Ecosystem with New Technology Risk Management Framework
The State Bank of Pakistan introduces a comprehensive Technology Risk Management Framework for Payment Institutions to bolster cybersecurity, ensure business continuity, and enhance digital financial resilience across Pakistan.
Rehan Ali Qureshi Appointed as Department Head of IS Strategy and Policies at NBP
Rehan Ali Qureshi has been appointed as the Department Head of IS Strategy and Policies at National Bank of Pakistan. With 13 years of cybersecurity and IT governance experience, his leadership will play a key role in strengthening NBP’s digital security framework and guiding strategic security initiatives.
SECP Partners with NTC to Enhance Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure Resilience
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have signed a landmark MoU to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance information sharing, and bolster Pakistan’s digital resilience through collaboration, training, and innovation in secure communication systems.
NIBAF Launches Inaugural Internal Audit Certification Program to Advance Technological Excellence in Banking
The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) has successfully launched its first Internal Audit Certification Program, empowering audit professionals from commercial banks and the State Bank of Pakistan with advanced skills in AI, RPA, cybersecurity, and fintech risk management.