National Bank of Pakistan Appoints Naved Abid Khan as Chairman and Nasim Ahmed as Independent Director
National Bank of Pakistan receives SBP approval for board appointments, naming Naved Abid Khan as chairman and Nasim Ahmed as independent director to strengthen governance.
Pakistan Banking Sector Anticipates Slight Profit Drop in Fourth Quarter 2025
Pakistan’s banking sector is projected to post a marginal 1% decline in 4QCY25 profits due to lower investment returns, while strong balance sheets, healthy deposits, and fee-based income support overall stability.
Pakistan Banks Fuel Private Sector Expansion with Record Rs1.5 Trillion Lending in FY26
Pakistan Banks Association reports a historic surge in private sector lending of Rs1.5 trillion in FY26, boosting industrial growth and job creation while supporting economic revival.
Faysal Bank Partners with Oladoc to Provide PWDs with Healthcare Access and Financial Inclusion
Faysal Bank has partnered with Oladoc to offer Persons with Disabilities free video consultations, discounts on surgeries, lab tests, medicines, and wellness services, combining financial inclusion with essential healthcare.
Askari Bank Teams Up with AutoSoft Dynamics to Launch Advanced Digital Lending System
Askari Bank partners with AutoSoft Dynamics to implement a state-of-the-art Digital Lending and Loan Origination System, enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and risk management.
BankIslami Appoints Saira Gabol as Head of Human Resources, Strengthening Leadership for Future Growth
BankIslami Pakistan appoints Saira Gabol as Head of Human Resources, leveraging her international HR expertise to strengthen leadership development, organizational culture, and people strategy within the bank.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Records Rs17.76 Billion Profit in 9MFY25 Despite Cost Pressures and Tax Hike
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (PSX: HMB) posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs17.76 billion for 9MFY25, marking a 9.7% decline year-on-year. Despite rising operating expenses and higher taxation, the bank sustained growth in non-mark-up income, driven by strong gains on securities and higher foreign exchange earnings.
KTrade Upgrades Banking Sector Outlook as Habib Bank Limited Tops Investment Picks
KTrade has raised its outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector, forecasting 20% earnings growth by end-CY25. The brokerage highlighted robust deposit mobilization, strong capital gains, and improved sector valuations, naming Habib Bank Limited as its top pick.
Bank of Khyber Promotes Diversity and Inclusion with Sign Language Awareness Session
Bank of Khyber (BoK) celebrated the International Day of Sign Languages with a Diversity-Inclusive Banking Session in collaboration with ConnectHear, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and empathy across the workplace and customer experience.
PBA and SECP Host Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Bank-Capital Market Collaboration
PBA and SECP held a consultative workshop in Karachi on unlocking capital market potential for banks, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as Chief Guest. Industry leaders and regulators discussed strengthening collaboration, diversifying financing avenues, and fostering sustainable economic growth.