Pakistan Banking Sector Anticipates Slight Profit Drop in Fourth Quarter 2025
Pakistan’s banking sector is projected to post a marginal 1% decline in 4QCY25 profits due to lower investment returns, while strong balance sheets, healthy deposits, and fee-based income support overall stability.
Farooq Mujtaba Elevated to Regional Business Head at Bank Alfalah Pakistan
Bank Alfalah Limited promotes Farooq Mujtaba to Regional Business Head, recognizing his leadership, strategic insight, and contributions to regional business growth.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $1.56bn from Pakistan in 6MFY26 as Outflows Rise 27%
Foreign investors repatriated $1.56bn in profits and dividends from Pakistan during 6MFY26, up 27.16% YoY, led by the financial and power sectors, according to SBP data.
Askari Bank and Systems Limited Lead AI Leadership Insights Session to Shape Future of Digital Banking
Askari Bank partnered with Systems Limited to host an AI Leadership Insights Session, focusing on responsible AI integration in banking. The initiative highlights the bank’s strategy to use AI for enhancing customer experiences, managing risks, and driving operational efficiency in Pakistan’s evolving financial sector.
Ms. Zaeem joins DIBPL to drive brand transformation and strategic marketing initiatives
Ms. Zaeem, with over three decades of marketing and branding expertise, joins DIBPL to lead its brand transformation, enhance customer engagement, and drive strategic growth initiatives in Pakistan’s banking industry.
Citi executives named in American Banker 2025 Most Powerful Women in Banking list
Citi leaders have been recognized on the American Banker 2025 Most Powerful Women in Banking list, celebrating their leadership, influence, and contributions to the global financial industry.
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Welcomes Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Strengthening Saudi-Pakistan Economic Ties
Zafar Masud, Chairman of Pakistan Banks’ Association, welcomed Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud and the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council delegation during their visit to Pakistan, emphasizing the strategic importance of Saudi-Pakistan economic relations and the critical role of the banking sector in fostering growth and investment.
SBP Grants In-Principle Approval to Samba Bank for Islamic Banking Transformation
The State Bank of Pakistan has given in-principle approval to Samba Bank to begin Shariah-compliant operations, marking a major step in its planned transition from conventional banking to a fully Islamic bank.
Pakistan’s Banking Sector Records Decline in Deposit and Lending Rates Amid Monetary Easing
Pakistan’s banking sector witnessed a decline in both deposit and lending rates during August 2025 as monetary easing continued, widening spreads and reshaping returns for depositors and borrowers.
SBP and ADB Roll Out Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code to Bridge Gender Finance Gap in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank have launched the WE Finance Code to boost women’s access to finance, with 20 banks committing to drive gender-inclusive growth.