Allied Bank Crosses Rs 3 Trillion Asset Milestone Despite Profit Compression
Allied Bank Limited achieves a historic Rs 3.37 trillion asset base in 2025 while navigating a low-interest-rate environment that impacted annual net profits.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Re-elects Chairman and Reappoints CEO for New Term
Habib Metropolitan Bank confirms the re-election of Mohamedali R. Habib as Chairman and the three-year reappointment of Khurram Shahzad Khan as President and CEO.
Bank Alfalah Shareholders Approve Sale of Bangladesh Operations to Bank Asia
Bank Alfalah Limited shareholders officially greenlight the 47.5 million dollar sale of the bank’s Bangladesh business as part of a strategic international restructuring.
Muhammad Talha Bin Rashid Appointed as Regional Head SME Hyderabad at UBL
United Bank Limited has named Muhammad Talha Bin Rashid as the new Regional Head for SME in Hyderabad to drive business growth and entrepreneurial support.
Pakistan Banking Spreads Narrow as Lending Rates Drop to 11 Percent in February 2026
State Bank of Pakistan data shows a sharp decline in weighted average lending rates to 11.02% as banking spreads contract to 5.98% amid shifting monetary conditions.
Pakistan Banking Sector Profitability Strengthens as Low Cost Deposits Hit 41 Percent
Pakistan’s banking sector reports a significant shift toward low-cost funding in 2025, with current accounts reaching 16.3 trillion rupees to bolster profit margins.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Regulatory Training on Customer Complaint Resolution Framework
NIBAF Pakistan hosts an online training for 61 banking professionals on the SBP’s “Business Conduct and Fair Treatment of Consumers” regulatory updates.
NIBAF Pakistan Trains Banking Professionals in Excel and AI Integration
NIBAF Pakistan hosts a specialized 01-day online training on Excel and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini for commercial bank participants.
SBP impose Rs329 million penalty on HBL in 2025 as bank posts record profit
State Bank of Pakistan impose around Rs329 million penalty on Habib Bank Limited in 2025, while the bank reports record profit before tax of Rs148.1 billion.
SBP Maintains Special Cash Reserve Account US Dollar Rate at 2.67 Percent for March 2026
State Bank of Pakistan keeps Special Cash Reserve Account US dollar remuneration rate unchanged at 2.67 percent for March 2026 under FE Circular 25 framework linked to CME SOFR benchmark.