

PBA and SECP Host Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Bank-Capital Market Collaboration
PBA and SECP held a consultative workshop in Karachi on unlocking capital market potential for banks, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as Chief Guest. Industry leaders and regulators discussed strengthening collaboration, diversifying financing avenues, and fostering sustainable economic growth.

HBL and SEDF Partner to Accelerate SME Financing and Economic Development in Sindh
HBL and the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) have partnered to offer subsidized credit to SMEs across Sindh, aiming to strengthen business growth, financial inclusion, and job creation through a jointly developed financing framework.

Ahmed Naazer Minhaj Appointed President and CEO of ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan
ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan welcomes Ahmed Naazer Minhaj as its new President and CEO, marking a strategic step forward in advancing financial inclusion and sustainable microfinance solutions across the country.

HBL Partners with NCCPL to Pioneer Bank Integration in Pakistan’s Capital Markets
HBL becomes the first bank in Pakistan to collaborate with NCCPL, setting a new benchmark for commercial bank involvement in the capital markets through digital finance, Margin Trading, and CGT services.

GIKI and HBL Join Forces to Drive Innovation, Future Talent, and Sustainable Development in Pakistan
GIKI and HBL have embarked on a strategic collaboration to accelerate innovation, bridge the industry-academia skill gap, and invest in sustainable development, focusing on future-ready technologies like EVs, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

Neem partners with HBL to secure $4 million credit line, expands Shariah-compliant earned wage access across Pakistan
Neem has secured a credit line of up to $4 million from HBL to scale its Shariah-compliant earned wage access platform, Neem Paymenow, aiming to boost financial dignity and resilience for Pakistan’s salaried workforce.

HBL Manufacturing PMI Drops to 8-Month Low in May Amid Geopolitical Disruptions and Supply Chain Pressures
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector saw a slowdown in May as HBL’s Manufacturing PMI dropped to 51.1, its lowest in eight months, due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, despite growing optimism for future output.

HBL Leads in AgriTech Innovation with Pakistan’s Largest Insurance Payout to Farmers
HBL sets a new benchmark in AgriTech and digital farming solutions by issuing the largest insurance payout in Pakistan under the Area Yield Index Insurance program, benefiting farmers in Balochistan and Sindh.