SBP Deputy Governor Calls For Technology-Led Push To Expand Financial Inclusion In Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan Deputy Governor Saleem Ullah has called for greater use of technology and digital payment infrastructure to expand financial inclusion in Pakistan, highlighting financial literacy, limited use of financial services and continued reliance on cash as key barriers.
Top Financial Leaders Discuss Cashless Future and Raast Integration Ahead of Pakistan Banking Summit 2026
Ahead of the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026, top financial leaders joined a panel to discuss how the Raast platform is transforming the national digital payments landscape.
Book Chronicling Meezan Bank’s Remarkable Journey Launched in Lahore
A new book, “Unconventional – The Bank No One Saw Coming,” authored by Sibtain Naqvi, chronicles Meezan Bank’s journey under the visionary leadership of Irfan Siddiqui. The launch in Lahore highlighted the bank’s transformation into Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank and its enduring legacy of ethics and excellence.
Islamic Banking Captures 25% Industry Share in Pakistan, Says Former SBP Governor
Former SBP Governor Ishrat Husain highlighted the impressive growth of Islamic banking in Pakistan, which now holds 25% of the country’s total banking industry. Speaking at the launch of a book on Meezan Bank, he emphasized the sector’s role in fostering inclusive growth, poverty alleviation, and financial stability.