SBOTS-27 Officers Join Outdoor Learning Trip to Nathiagali and Mushkpuri Top
SBOTS-27 officers of the State Bank of Pakistan embarked on an outdoor learning trip to Nathiagali and Mushkpuri Top on August 23, 2025, combining leadership training, resilience, and team bonding in a natural setting.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Certificate Course to Strengthen Shariah Finance Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized its Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73 – Module 2) in Karachi, training SBP and commercial bank officers on Shariah-compliant practices to strengthen the Islamic finance sector.
Allied Bank ADR Hits Record Low as Advances Decline and Investments Surge in H1 2025
Allied Bank Limited reported a sharp decline in its Advances-to-Deposit Ratio to below 33% in H1 2025, with investments surging by Rs950 billion. While deposits grew 11%, profitability was pressured by rising costs and lower interest income.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Reports 23% Drop in H1 2025 Profit Amid Rising Costs and Sector Pressures
Standard Chartered Pakistan reported a 23% decline in profit for H1 2025, posting Rs 16.56 billion net earnings. The bank faced lower interest income and higher costs but declared a 35% interim dividend, highlighting resilience in a challenging banking environment.
JS Bank Posts PKR 3.49 Billion PBT in 1H 2025 as Current Deposits Cross PKR 200 Billion
JS Bank Limited reported PKR 3.49 billion profit before tax in 1H 2025, with total income rising 10% to PKR 21.37 billion. Despite lower forex earnings and higher credit loss allowances, the bank achieved a key milestone as current account deposits crossed PKR 200 billion, strengthening liquidity and reducing funding costs.
Former JS Bank IT Head Joins Bank Islami Aik Digital as CIO to Drive Faith-Based Tech Transformation
Former JS Bank IT head takes on new role as Chief Information Officer at Bank Islami Aik Digital, aiming to establish world-class technology infrastructure and strengthen Islamic, ribah-free digital banking in Pakistan.