Askari Bank and HBL Zarai Services Sign MoU to Boost Agricultural Finance and Inclusion
Askari Bank and HBL Zarai Services have signed an MoU to empower Pakistan’s agricultural sector through improved financial access, digital tools, and expert advisory, targeting rural growth and inclusive banking.
Standard Chartered Pakistan to Temporarily Suspend Credit Card Services for Scheduled Maintenance
Standard Chartered Pakistan will temporarily disable credit card services nationwide from 7:00 pm on 26 July to 5:00 am on 27 July 2025 for system maintenance.
NIBAF Advances Islamic Banking Expertise with IFPOP-2 Program in Lahore
NIBAF conducted Day 3 of the Islamic Banking Program IFPOP-2 in Lahore, led by Mufti Uzair Usmani, to strengthen the expertise of regional and general managers in Shariah-compliant banking practices.
Celebrating Innovation: Winners of Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 Set New Benchmarks in Digital Banking
The Pakistan Digital Awards 2025 highlighted the country’s digital transformation in the banking sector, honoring top banks like HBL, Allied Bank, BankIslami, and others for outstanding innovation and customer-centric technology leadership.
NIBAF Conducts Performance Management Program for SBP Officers at Karachi Campus
NIBAF successfully hosted a two-day Performance Management Program at its Karachi Campus for State Bank of Pakistan officers. The training, held on May 29–30, 2025, was led by expert facilitator Sohail Rizvi, focusing on professional growth and performance strategies within the central banking context.
State Bank of Pakistan Hosts Financial Intermediation Training for SBOTS 27th Batch
The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), under the State Bank of Pakistan, conducted a comprehensive training session on financial intermediation for the SBOTS 27th Batch, led by finance expert Khurram Shehzad, on May 31, 2025.

