Pakistan Banking Sector Profit Rises 4% to Rs332 Billion in 1HCY26
Pakistan’s 13 listed commercial banks posted Rs332 billion in net profit during 1HCY26, up 4% year-on-year despite higher interest and operating expenses.
Federal Constitutional Court Dismisses NBP Appeal, Pensioners Entitled to Government Pension Increases
The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed National Bank of Pakistan’s appeal, allowing its pensioners to receive government increases in their pensions, with the full judgment awaited.
Eraj Hashmi, CFA Appointed Head of Finance Secretary’s Strategic Support Unit
Finance Division appoints Eraj Hashmi, CFA, to head the Finance Secretary’s Strategic Support Unit, bringing experience from debt management, banking, treasury and capital markets.
NBP Digitizes Passport Fee Payments Through Raast P2M QR
National Bank of Pakistan enables digital passport fee payments through Raast Person-to-Merchant QR, allowing citizens to pay through participating bank mobile applications.
Imran Sarwar Appointed NBP President And CEO For Three Year Term
Federal Government appoints Imran Sarwar as President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan for three years, effective immediately, following a competitive selection process.
Federal Cabinet Approves New NBP President And CEO After Six Week Leadership Gap
Federal cabinet has approved the appointment of the new President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan, ending a six week leadership vacancy following Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s departure.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Customised Compliance Training For National Bank Of Pakistan Officers
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a five day Branch Manager Regulatory Compliance Certification Program for National Bank of Pakistan officers in Lahore.
NBP Profit Falls 24% to Rs32.84 Billion in First Half of 2026
National Bank of Pakistan reports a 24% decline in profit after tax to Rs32.84 billion in the first half of 2026 as income falls and provisions increase.
Abdul Wahid Sethi Appointed Acting President and CEO of NBP
Abdul Wahid Sethi has been appointed Acting President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan for three months or until a permanent chief executive is appointed.
SBP Designates UBL, HBL and NBP as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2026
SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026, requiring additional CET-1 capital buffers of 2.5%, 1.5% and 1% respectively from March 2027.