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.
Pakistan Introduces PRISM+ to Strengthen Digital Payment and Settlement Infrastructure
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched PRISM+, its upgraded payment and settlement system built on ISO 20022 standards. Governor Jameel Ahmad highlighted its role in enhancing transparency, interoperability, and liquidity management while strengthening Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem.