State Bank of Pakistan opens hiring for Assistant Director posts under SBOTS 28th Batch
The State Bank of Pakistan has invited applications nationwide for Assistant Director positions under its SBOTS 28th Batch, offering young professionals a path into central banking and digital finance with roles across key policy and operational departments.
NIBAF trains SBOTS 27th batch on functions of Deposit Protection Corporation to strengthen depositor safeguards
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a specialized training session for the SBOTS 27th batch on June 28, 2025, focusing on the functions of the Deposit Protection Corporation to enhance understanding of depositor safeguards and support long-term financial sector stability.
Dr. Aasim Husain Highlights Root Causes of Pakistan’s Economic Struggles at Pakistan Banking Summit 2025
At the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025, international economist Dr. Aasim Husain dissected the underlying causes of Pakistan’s persistent economic woes, pointing to population pressures, policy lapses, and debt obligations, while stressing that IMF-supported efforts still offer a viable path toward long-term resilience.
Fiscal Rebalance: FBR Moves to Align Bank Taxation with Digital Economy Needs
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is pushing to remove the special tax privileges extended to banks under the Seventh Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. This proposed shift aims to bring banks under the normal corporate tax regime, potentially impacting their digital finance strategies and operational models as the nation seeks to broaden its tax base.