

NIBAF Launches Banking Literacy Development Program to Strengthen Financial Awareness
NIBAF Pakistan, in collaboration with Aga Khan University, held a Banking Literacy Development Program on August 18, 2025, to enhance community-level financial awareness, focusing on inclusive growth, digital finance adoption, and sustainable development.

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.

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.

Karandaaz survey shows Pakistan’s decade of financial inclusion gains but urges deeper financial agency by 2028
The Karandaaz Financial Inclusion Survey 2024 reveals how Pakistan has expanded financial access over the past decade but still faces key hurdles. Experts stress the need to shift focus toward meaningful usage and financial agency to achieve NFIS 2028 goals.

State Bank of Pakistan Seeks Public Input on Revamped Prudential Regulations for SME Financing
The State Bank of Pakistan has released a draft of revised Prudential Regulations for SME financing, inviting public consultation to enhance financial inclusion, support fintech integration, and improve access to credit for small and medium enterprises.