Farooq Mujtaba Elevated to Regional Business Head at Bank Alfalah Pakistan
Bank Alfalah Limited promotes Farooq Mujtaba to Regional Business Head, recognizing his leadership, strategic insight, and contributions to regional business growth.
Roshan Digital Account remittances reach $11.7B, overseas Pakistanis increase investments
Roshan Digital Account inflows rise to $11.707 billion by December 2025, with December remittances at $213 million and account registrations surpassing 893,000, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
State Bank of Pakistan Launches Climate Stress Testing Guidelines for Banks and Financial Institutions
The State Bank of Pakistan has issued new climate stress testing guidelines requiring banks and financial institutions to integrate climate-related risk scenarios into their risk management frameworks. Implementation will be phased through 2029 to enhance financial sector resilience.
Pakistan Banking Sector Advance-to-Deposit Ratio Hits 38% as Private Lending Surges
Pakistan’s banking sector ADR rose to 38% by November 2025, supported by Rs1.5 trillion in private sector credit. PBA cites fiscal borrowing and high cash economy as key constraints on further lending growth.
1LINK Secures Mastercard Certification for Card Personalization Bureau, Enhancing Pakistan’s Payments Infrastructure
1LINK’s PCI-compliant Card Personalization Bureau receives Mastercard certification, supporting PayPak, Mastercard, co-badged, and UPI cards with secure, scalable, and automated card fulfillment services.
Scheduled Banks’ Deposits Rise to Rs35.38 Trillion in November Amid Advance Growth
Scheduled banks’ total deposits increased 0.7% to Rs35.38 trillion in November 2025, while total advances rose 1.1%, resulting in a slight increase in the Advances to Deposits Ratio, according to central bank data.
U Microfinance Bank Names Imdad Aslam as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer to Drive Growth
U Microfinance Bank has appointed Imdad Aslam as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, tasking him with leading digital transformation, operational efficiency, and customer-centric innovation across the bank.
Meezan Bank and Etihad Airways Launch Exclusive Travel Savings for Debit Card Holders
Meezan Bank partners with Etihad Airways to provide debit card holders exclusive flight discounts, enhancing affordable travel options for business and leisure travelers in Pakistan.
Easypaisa Digital Bank Names Farah Sheikh as CHRO to Strengthen Talent and Leadership Strategy
Farah Sheikh joins Easypaisa Digital Bank as Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing over two decades of global and national experience in HR, compliance, and organizational development to drive leadership and culture initiatives.
How Pakistan’s Inefficient Loan Recovery Laws Are Limiting Private Sector Credit
Pakistan’s banks face high non-performing loans and limited private-sector lending due to weak loan recovery laws and slow judicial processes, leaving SMEs, farmers, and consumers underserved.