Mobilink Bank and RCCI join hands to strengthen women-led businesses through financial literacy and digital banking
Mobilink Bank has signed an MoU with RCCI to support 2,000 women entrepreneurs through financial literacy training, digital banking solutions, and inclusive incubation programs, strengthening Pakistan’s women-led SME ecosystem.
9th Annual Microfinance Conference 2025 highlights mission focus and disaster resilience in financial inclusion
The 9th Annual Microfinance Conference 2025 brought together leaders to address mission drift, disaster resilience, and the future of inclusive finance in Pakistan, with thought-provoking sessions led by Aameer Karachiwalla and Aftab Alam.
Faysal Digimall and LG partner to enhance digital finance and retail innovation in Pakistan
Faysal Digimall and LG have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen digital financing and enhance customer experience, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s evolving fintech and retail ecosystem.
SBP Injects Over Rs10 Trillion Through OMO to Stabilize Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan has injected over Rs10 trillion into the banking system through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMOs to stabilize liquidity and support the financial sector. This strategic move underscores SBP’s dual liquidity management framework for both conventional and Islamic markets.
Rehan Ali Qureshi Appointed as Department Head of IS Strategy and Policies at NBP
Rehan Ali Qureshi has been appointed as the Department Head of IS Strategy and Policies at National Bank of Pakistan. With 13 years of cybersecurity and IT governance experience, his leadership will play a key role in strengthening NBP’s digital security framework and guiding strategic security initiatives.
Sarwat Zehra Appointed as General Manager at MCB Islamic Bank: A New Chapter in Leadership Excellence
MCB Islamic Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Sarwat Zehra as General Manager, recognizing her strong leadership in retail banking, customer-focused strategies, and commitment to excellence. Her promotion marks a significant milestone in advancing Islamic banking leadership in Pakistan.
Askari Bank Arranges Pakistan’s First Unsecured Commercial Paper for PMIC Worth PKR 2.5 Billion
Askari Bank Limited has arranged Pakistan’s first-ever unsecured, privately placed Commercial Paper of PKR 2.5 billion for Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Ltd (PMIC), marking a milestone in financial inclusion and women-led business financing.
Askari Bank Partners with GCLI to Strengthen Livestock Sector and Rural Economy
Askari Bank has signed an MoU with Green Corporate Livestock Initiative (GCLI) to support livestock fattening and rearing through affordable financing and technical expertise, aiming to boost rural development, meat exports, and employment in Pakistan.
Banking sector’s record FY25 growth drives renewed focus on SME and agri financing for inclusive future
Pakistan’s banking sector posts record growth in FY25, with renewed commitment to scaling up SME and agriculture financing, as highlighted by Khurram Schehzad, reinforcing financial inclusion and equitable growth into FY26.
State Bank of Pakistan Launches WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
The State Bank of Pakistan has rolled out the WE Finance Code, an international program designed to close gender financing gaps and promote economic resilience by increasing funding to women-led businesses across Pakistan.