Pakistan Banks Association Appoints Mir Nejib Rahman as Secretary to Lead Industry Collaboration and Digital Transformation
The Pakistan Banks Association has appointed Mir Nejib Rahman as its new Secretary, bringing over 30 years of expertise in banking, digital finance, and financial inclusion. Rahman, a founding architect of the 1LINK Payment Switch, will lead industry collaboration and digital transformation initiatives.
NIBAF and SJDA Launch Banking Education Program to Advance Community Financial Empowerment
NIBAF Pakistan and the Silver Jubilee Development Agency have signed an MoU to introduce a one-month banking education program in Islamabad and Karachi, promoting financial literacy and practical banking skills for inclusive community development.
NIBAF Shares FY 2024–25 Impact Highlights, Emphasizing Digital Growth and Financial Inclusion
NIBAF Pakistan released its annual impact snapshot for FY 2024–25, spotlighting key achievements in digital transformation, capacity building, and inclusive financial education for individuals and institutions across Pakistan.
Naveed Sultan Urges National Digital Policy for Pakistan to Unlock Fintech Growth and Global Competitiveness
Naveed Sultan, Professor at Imperial Business School and former Citigroup executive, calls for a national digital policy to drive fintech growth, e-governance, and financial inclusion in Pakistan, highlighting the need for an integrated and strategic approach to digital transformation.
SBP Launches Unified Digital Framework to Simplify Bank Account Opening for Individuals and Businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced a streamlined digital framework for customer onboarding, reducing paperwork and improving turnaround times for individuals and businesses opening accounts, while also pushing digital payment acceptance across merchants nationwide.
NIBAF and SJDA Join Forces to Launch National Banking Education Program
NIBAF and SJDA have signed an MoU to launch a one-month training program in Islamabad and Karachi, offering foundational education in conventional and Islamic banking and practical financial skills to promote inclusive economic growth.
PBA Leads Pakistan’s Banking Sector with Focus on Inclusion and Strategic Reforms
Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), under the leadership of Muneer Kamal, reinforces its mission to build an inclusive banking ecosystem by driving policy reforms and strategic collaborations across the financial sector.
Finance Minister lauds SBP and banks for record SME and agriculture lending growth in FY25
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has praised the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks for achieving robust growth in SME and agriculture financing during FY25, highlighting their critical role in driving inclusive economic growth.
SECP unveils Draft Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028 to advance gender equality in Pakistan’s regulated sectors
The SECP has released its Draft Women EquiSmart Policy 2025–2028, Pakistan’s first structured framework to embed gender equality across capital markets, insurance, non-banking finance, and corporate sectors, inviting feedback from stakeholders nationwide.
Faysal Bank partners with Smart1-Tech to bolster digital payments for Pakistan’s MSMEs
Faysal Bank teams up with fintech Smart1-Tech to expand secure digital payment solutions for Pakistan’s MSMEs, advancing financial inclusion and strengthening the country’s cashless payment infrastructure.