ICBC Pakistan Marks a Decade of Driving Renminbi Adoption and Strengthening Financial Ties with China
ICBC Pakistan celebrates ten years of facilitating Renminbi transactions, enhancing cross-border trade with China, and shaping Pakistan’s financial infrastructure to support RMB adoption and market development.
Mashreq Bank Launches Pakistan’s First Profit-Bearing Current Account to Boost Remittances
Mashreq Bank Pakistan introduces the country’s first-ever profit-bearing current account, offering up to 5% returns, alongside a new digital banking platform targeting workers’ remittances and Shariah-compliant financial solutions.
Soneri Bank partners with Euronet Pakistan to modernize digital payments and card services
Soneri Bank Limited has partnered with Euronet Pakistan to modernize its cards and acquiring business, advancing secure, seamless, and future-ready digital payment solutions for customers across Pakistan.
HBL Partners with UnionPay and PayPak to Introduce Pakistan’s First Co-Badge Debit Card for Domestic and International Payments
HBL launches a co-badge debit card in collaboration with UnionPay International and PayPak, offering enhanced domestic and international payment capability as Pakistan strengthens its digital banking infrastructure.
Bank Alfalah Launches End-to-End Digital Acquisition Website to Redefine Customer Banking Journey
Bank Alfalah has launched a redesigned end-to-end digital acquisition website, streamlining product discovery, comparison, and onboarding while integrating with its Alfa app to strengthen Pakistan’s digital banking experience.
National Bank of Pakistan Receives UnionPay International Award for Strategic Marketing Contribution
National Bank of Pakistan has been honored with the UnionPay International Award for Strategic Contribution – Marketing Promotion, recognizing its impactful campaigns and partnership with Golootlo to drive digital adoption and customer engagement.
Pakistan’s Digital Rupee in 2025: Between Promise, Risk, and Japan’s Soramitsu Experiment
Pakistan prepares to pilot its digital rupee in partnership with Japan’s Soramitsu, exploring trust, inclusion, and Shariah compliance. Lessons from China, India, and Nigeria highlight both opportunities and risks for Pakistan’s CBDC journey.
UBL Becomes First Bank to Launch Sunday Branch Operations in Pakistan
United Bank Limited (UBL) becomes the first in Pakistan to extend banking services to Sundays, with selected branches now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enhancing customer convenience and competitive outreach.