Bank of Punjab Denies Cyberattack Claims, Confirms Technical Glitch in Credit Card System
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) clarified that recent reports of a cyberattack were inaccurate. A temporary technical glitch caused limited unauthorized credit card transactions, which have been rectified.
U Microfinance Bank Achieves Record PKR 10 Billion Disbursements, Strengthening Financial Inclusion in Pakistan
U Microfinance Bank Limited closed December 2025 with a historic PKR 10 billion in disbursements, the highest in its history, highlighting strong growth in Pakistan’s microfinance sector.
Pakistan Banks Association Unveils New Executive Committee for 2025–2027
Pakistan Banks Association has announced its new Executive Committee for 2025–2027, led by Zafar Masud, focusing on inclusive leadership, innovation and collaboration across the banking sector.
Meezan Bank Names Dr Syed Amir Ali as President and CEO, Succeeding Irfan Siddiqui
Meezan Bank Limited has appointed Dr Syed Amir Ali as its new president and CEO effective December 30, 2025, marking a major leadership transition at Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank.
Zafar Masud Named Chairman of Pakistan Banks Association, Strengthening Industry Leadership
Zafar Masud has been appointed Chairman of the Pakistan Banks Association, reflecting strong confidence in his leadership and vision at a critical time for Pakistan’s banking sector.
When Finance Stops Believing
Pakistan’s financial system continues to function smoothly, but credit allocation has become selective, reflecting a narrowing of confidence and ambition. Short-term lending retreats while long-term credit persists out of compulsion, highlighting how banks prioritize stability and certainty over risk-taking, and how digitisation professionalizes restraint rather than reviving broad economic belief.
Making Farms Legible: How Tech and Finance Are Quietly Rewriting Pakistan’s Agricultural Economy
Pakistan’s agricultural sector is undergoing a quiet transformation as technology and formal finance bring transparency, traceability, and risk management to farms. Digitisation, agri-tech platforms, and parametric insurance are enabling banks and insurers to confidently expand lending, making agriculture increasingly bankable and resilient against climate and market volatility.
Pakistan Banking Sector Fuels Economic Recovery with Rs 1.5 Trillion Private Credit Surge
Pakistan’s banking sector has emerged as a key driver of economic recovery, with private sector lending reaching Rs 1.5 trillion in FY26, boosting manufacturing growth, SME financing, and agricultural credit.
Allied Bank Highlights Digital Innovation and Financial Resilience in USA Today Interview
Allied Bank Limited CEO Aizid Razzaq Gill highlights the bank’s digital transformation, risk management strength and Pakistan’s investment potential in a special USA Today Pakistan report.
Irfan Siddiqui Center for Advancement of Islamic Finance Launched to Strengthen Islamic Banking in Pakistan
The Irfan Siddiqui Center for Advancement of Islamic Finance has been inaugurated at NIPA to promote education, research and professional development in Islamic banking, honoring Irfan Siddiqui’s leadership in Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector.