National Bank of Pakistan Partners with ISTIQEME to Accelerate Merchant QR Deployment
NBP and ISTIQEME sign an MoU to expand Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem through merchant QR code infrastructure and specialized training initiatives.
National Bank of Pakistan Launches WhatsApp Banking to Drive Digital Inclusion
NBP introduces WhatsApp banking services allowing customers to check balances and request statements through the popular messaging app.
Naved A. Khan Appointed as Chairman of National Bank of Pakistan
Veteran banker Naved A. Khan takes the helm as Chairman of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), bringing over 30 years of leadership experience from Faysal Bank and ABN AMRO.
NBP Hosts 2nd Merchant Sales Conference in Lahore to Drive Digital Ecosystem
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Golootlo collaborate in Lahore to strengthen the cashless payments landscape and merchant acceptance nationwide.
NBP Merchant Sales Conference spotlights payment schemes and merchant alliances to accelerate cashless growth
Industry leaders from NBP, Mastercard, UnionPay International and Golootlo discuss merchant incentives, global payment collaboration and digital adoption strategies at the 2nd Merchant Sales Conference.
National Bank of Pakistan Deploys IBM-Based Middleware Integration with Arcana Info to Modernize Core Banking Systems
National Bank of Pakistan partners with Arcana Info to implement an IBM-based ESB middleware integration project, strengthening system connectivity and modernizing internal banking operations.
Moody’s Revises Pakistan Banking Sector Outlook to Stable Amid Gradual Economic Recovery
Moody’s has changed Pakistan’s banking system outlook from positive to stable, citing a slow and uneven recovery, high government securities exposure, and resilient capital buffers, while forecasting steady credit growth and improved macroeconomic conditions in 2026.
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.
NBP Launches Raast P2M QR Payments to Promote Digital Transactions in Pakistan
National Bank of Pakistan introduces Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) QR payments, empowering merchants nationwide to accept secure, instant, and transparent digital payments, driving Pakistan’s cashless economy forward.
Sadaf Zikaria Joins National Bank of Pakistan as Wing Head for Retail Sales in Aitemaad Islamic Banking
Sadaf Zikaria has been appointed Wing Head – Retail Sales at NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Banking Group, bringing extensive retail banking and Islamic finance experience to drive growth and customer-centric solutions.

