HBL Reports 30% Surge in Half-Yearly Profit Before Tax, Advances Client-Centric Innovations and Inclusive Finance
HBL posts a 30% YoY rise in profit before tax for H1 2025, reaching Rs 75.3 billion. Backed by a strategic focus on client-centric growth, AI-driven engagement, and inclusive financing models, the bank continues to lead innovation in Pakistan’s banking sector.
SBP Recognizes Banks for Advancing Financial Literacy Among Farmers Through AFLP Initiative
The State Bank of Pakistan honors top-performing banks for their efforts in promoting financial literacy under the Agriculture Finance Literacy Program, connecting thousands of farmers with formal banking services.
Karandaaz survey shows Pakistan’s decade of financial inclusion gains but urges deeper financial agency by 2028
The Karandaaz Financial Inclusion Survey 2024 reveals how Pakistan has expanded financial access over the past decade but still faces key hurdles. Experts stress the need to shift focus toward meaningful usage and financial agency to achieve NFIS 2028 goals.
PBA and top banks join hands with finance ministry, SBP to advance strategic reforms in Pakistan
The Pakistan Banks’ Association is deepening collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, SBP, and leading banks to drive strategic reforms aimed at strengthening businesses, empowering people, and aligning policy with long-term economic growth.
Digital Payments Hit Record High in Q3 FY25 as SBP Reports Surge in Mobile and E-Commerce Transactions
SBP’s Q3 FY25 report highlights robust growth in Pakistan’s digital payments sector, with mobile banking, wallets, and e-commerce transactions rising significantly and digital platforms covering 89% of all retail payments.
Pakistan’s Banking Sector Backs Federal Budget 2025–26 with Transformative Support for Inclusive Growth
The banking industry, led by the Pakistan Banks Association, has endorsed the Federal Budget 2025–26, playing a pivotal role in supporting initiatives aimed at circular debt resolution, rural financing, SME growth, affordable housing, green mobility, and skills development.
Faysal Bank Recognized for Advancing Disability-Inclusive Banking in Pakistan
Faysal Bank earns national recognition at the PWDs Finclusion Awards 2025 for its efforts in promoting disability-inclusive banking and accessible services across Pakistan, aligned with SBP’s inclusion policy.
Karandaaz Survey Shows Fourfold Growth in Financial Inclusion, but Gender and Regional Divides Persist
Karandaaz Pakistan’s 2024 Financial Inclusion Survey reveals a fourfold rise in account ownership over a decade, driven by mobile money, but highlights persistent gender and regional inequities. The RAAST system shows early promise amid enduring trust and usage barriers.