Bank Alfalah Posts PKR 28.34bn Profit for 2025, Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split and PKR 10.50 Dividend
Bank Alfalah reports PKR 28.34 billion profit for 2025, declares 105% annual dividend, recommends 2-for-1 stock split, and highlights deposit growth and digital leadership.
DIB President Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz Highlights Digital and Physical Banking Balance at Retail Banking Playbook 2026–2030
At the Retail Banking Playbook 2026–2030, DIB President Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz discussed strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and engagement, emphasizing the integration of digital innovation with physical banking experiences.
Fintech Edge Institute Launches in Lahore to Drive Digital Banking, Fintech and AI Skills
Meta Description: Fintech Edge Institute has officially launched in Lahore, aiming to strengthen Pakistan’s fintech, digital banking, AI and blockchain talent pipeline through education, consultancy and a learn-and-earn model.
Mashreq Bank Pakistan Receives AA Long-Term Rating with Stable Outlook from PACRA
Mashreq Bank Pakistan Limited earns AA (Long Term) and A1 (Short Term) ratings from PACRA, reflecting strong sponsor support, robust digital infrastructure, and solid capital base, signaling confidence in the bank’s growth and stability.
BankIslami Introduces aikPay, Enabling Shariah-Compliant Raast QR Payments in Pakistan
BankIslami launches aikPay, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant Raast-enabled QR payment gateway, offering instant, secure, and Riba-free digital transactions for customers and merchants.
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to Invest $100M for SME-Focused Digital Banking in Pakistan
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, backed by Kuwait Investment Authority, plans to invest $100 million over five years as it prepares to launch SME- and freelancer-focused digital banking services in February.
Mobilink Bank Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Data Security
Pakistan’s digital microfinance bank Mobilink Bank has received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to global information security standards, cyber resilience and customer data protection.
SBP Governor Highlights Human Oversight in AI-Powered Islamic Finance for Financial Inclusion
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasizes human judgment in AI-based banking decisions while promoting digital innovation to expand Islamic finance and financial inclusion.
SBP Governor Urges Human Judgment in AI-Driven Banking Decisions
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad stresses the importance of human oversight in AI-driven banking decisions, highlighting digital payments growth and Shariah-aligned innovation at AlBaraka Forum Pakistan 2026.
SadaPay Brings in Nadeem Hussain as Strategic Advisor to Shape Pakistan’s Digital Banking Future
SadaPay has appointed veteran banker Nadeem Hussain as a strategic advisor to guide its growth strategy, partnerships, and governance as the fintech scales operations in Pakistan.