State Bank of Pakistan Grants Five New Approvals for Islamic Banking Operations
The SBP issues in-principle approvals to Samba Bank and four others to launch Shariah-compliant operations as demand for Islamic finance surges in Pakistan.
Jubilee Life Insurance and Kashf Foundation Partner with UNDP to Launch Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful
Jubilee Life Insurance, Kashf Foundation, and UNDP have launched Khushal Mustaqbil Takaful, a gender-responsive micro-savings and protection product for women in Pakistan.
LOLC Microfinance Bank Appoints Andrew Newman as Head of Auto Finance
LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited names Andrew Newman as Head of Auto Finance to lead strategic growth and innovation in the mobility financing sector.
Halan Microfinance Bank Appoints Adnan Haider as Regional Business Head for Islamabad
Halan Microfinance Bank strengthens its leadership team by appointing Adnan Haider as Regional Business Head in Islamabad to drive financial inclusion and growth.
Haseeb Ehsan Qureshi Elevated to Head of Centralized Operations at Mobilink Bank
Mobilink Microfinance Bank promotes Haseeb Ehsan Qureshi as Head of Centralized Operations, highlighting his leadership and expertise in optimizing banking operations to drive efficiency and growth.
Pathfinder Group, ABHI Microfinance Bank Sign MoU to Boost Agent Interoperability and Digital Financial Access
Pathfinder Group has entered into a partnership with ABHI Microfinance Bank to enhance agent interoperability, expanding access to digital financial services, earned wage access, and secure transactions for underserved communities in Pakistan.
U Microfinance Bank Achieves Record PKR 10 Billion Disbursements, Strengthening Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
U Microfinance Bank Limited closed December 2025 with a historic PKR 10 billion in disbursements, the highest in its history, highlighting strong growth in Pakistan’s microfinance sector.
Khawaja Shoaib Hassan Joins Khushhali Microfinance Bank as Chief SAM to Strengthen Asset Recovery
Khawaja Shoaib Hassan, with over 23 years of experience in commercial and microfinance banking, has been appointed Chief SAM at Khushhali Microfinance Bank, focusing on asset recovery and portfolio management.
NRSP Microfinance Bank Collaborates with Eocean to Enhance Communication via SMS Shortcode
NRSP Microfinance Bank partners with Eocean to implement SMS shortcode services, enabling secure, real-time communication, raising awareness, and supporting digital inclusion across Pakistan’s underserved communities.
Bilal Kazmi Joins U Microfinance Bank as Head of Talent Development and Digital Transformation Capability
U Microfinance Bank appoints Bilal Kazmi as Head of Talent Development and Digital Transformation Capability, leveraging his 15-year HR leadership background to drive organizational growth, digital readiness, and workforce innovation.

