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.
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.
NBP Partners with Jubilee Life to Introduce Shariah-Compliant Takaful and Savings Plans Across Pakistan
National Bank of Pakistan and Jubilee Life Insurance have joined hands to launch innovative Shariah-compliant and conventional insurance products, expanding healthcare and savings options to support financial security for Pakistanis nationwide.
ADB Backs Pakistan’s WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
The Asian Development Bank has thrown its weight behind Pakistan’s new WE Finance Code, aiming to open doors for women-led businesses by expanding their access to finance.
Pakistan Cuts Bank Rewards for Overseas Remittance Inflows Despite Record $38.3 Billion
Pakistan has reduced rewards paid to banks and exchange companies for bringing in record overseas remittances, aiming to curb rising costs while pushing for more direct benefits to senders. The move comes alongside debates on promoting local payment networks like PayPak.
State Bank of Pakistan Launches WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
The State Bank of Pakistan has rolled out the WE Finance Code, an international program designed to close gender financing gaps and promote economic resilience by increasing funding to women-led businesses across Pakistan.