NIBAF Pakistan Launches Certified Trade Professional Program to Advance International Trade Competency
NIBAF Pakistan introduces its Certified Trade Professional certification course in Karachi to equip financial, corporate, and regulatory experts with modern global commerce skills.
Pakistan Shariah Compliant Banking Sector Projected to Command Over Thirty Percent Market Share
Leading financial analysts at a recent Karachi briefing project Pakistan Islamic banking sector assets will scale to nineteen trillion rupees by the conclusion of December 2026.
Pakistan Shariah Compliant Financial Sector Projected to Command One Third of National Deposits by Close of Next Fiscal Cycle
Leading financial analysts at a recent Karachi briefing project Pakistan Islamic banking sector assets will scale to nineteen trillion rupees by the conclusion of December 2026.
Pakistan Secures Historic One Point Seventy Five Billion Renminbi From Debut Capital Market Issuance in China
Pakistan marks a monumental financial milestone by successfully issuing its first ever sustainable Panda Bond in Chinas domestic capital market generating one point seventy five billion renminbi to fund green national projects.
Cordoba Financial Services Limited Secures Strong A/A2 Debut Credit Rating from VIS
Cordoba Financial Services enters the credit rating landscape with an A/A2 rating from VIS, highlighting its growth in the SME and MSME lending sectors.
Naved A. Khan Appointed as Chairman of National Bank of Pakistan
Veteran banker Naved A. Khan takes the helm as Chairman of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), bringing over 30 years of leadership experience from Faysal Bank and ABN AMRO.
Bank Al Habib Reports 22.5% Drop in FY2025 Profit Amid Lower Interest Income
Bank Al Habib posts Rs32.47bn net profit for FY2025, down 22.5% YoY, driven by lower interest income despite gains in non-funded revenue and improved asset quality, declaring Rs4.5 dividend per share.
SBP Cancels License of Galaxy Exchange for Serious Regulatory Breaches
State Bank of Pakistan revokes the authorization of Galaxy Exchange with immediate effect due to serious violations of regulatory instructions, barring it from all foreign exchange activities.
Pakistan records $1.56B profit and dividend repatriation in first half of FY2025-26, FDI outflows rise
Foreign investors repatriated $1.56 billion from Pakistan during July–December FY2025-26, with FDI-linked outflows up 29%, led by the UK and China, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
SBP and Industry Leaders Unite to Drive Islamic and Digital Banking Evolution in Pakistan
Senior officials from the State Bank of Pakistan and leading bankers have called for stronger collaboration to accelerate the digital and Islamic banking transformation in Pakistan. Speaking at the “NextGen Islamic Banking in Pakistan – 2025” forum, they emphasized innovation, regulatory alignment, and partnership-driven growth to shape a Shariah-compliant digital financial ecosystem.