NBP and NCCPL Partner to Strengthen Banking and Capital Markets Integration
NBP and NCCPL have signed an MoU to deepen collaboration between banking and capital markets in Pakistan. The partnership focuses on margin trading financing, custodian clearing membership, and liquidity enhancement to strengthen the country’s financial ecosystem and attract broader investor participation.
USA Retains Top Position as Pakistan’s Leading Export Destination in September 2025
The USA remained Pakistan’s top export destination in September 2025 with $530.44 million in shipments, while China and the UK followed. Exports showed resilience across key markets despite mixed regional performance.
Muhammad Atif Hanif’s journey at Al Baraka Bank Pakistan inspires Islamic banking leadership
Muhammad Atif Hanif, President and CEO of Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited, is redefining leadership in Islamic banking through over 26 years of financial expertise, strategic policy contributions, and commitment to economic growth.
Unified Leadership to Drive Investment Reforms: Secretary SIFC Also Appointed Secretary BOI
The Government of Pakistan strengthens its investment framework by appointing the Secretary of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Division as Secretary of the Board of Investment (BOI), aligning both institutions to accelerate investment promotion and national economic growth.
Banking sector’s record FY25 growth drives renewed focus on SME and agri financing for inclusive future
Pakistan’s banking sector posts record growth in FY25, with renewed commitment to scaling up SME and agriculture financing, as highlighted by Khurram Schehzad, reinforcing financial inclusion and equitable growth into FY26.
Driving Innovation: SBOTS-27 Officers Engage with CPEC’s Digital Future
Officers from the State Bank of Pakistan’s SBOTS-27 cohort recently participated in an “Evening Talk” featuring Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former Project Director CPEC. The session provided invaluable perspectives on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s impact, particularly its implications for digital infrastructure and economic development, crucial for the next generation of financial leaders.