

SECP Approves Digital Lending License for Foremost Financial Services, Paves Way for Instant Finance NBFC Entry
SECP has issued an NBFC license to Foremost Financial Services for digital nano-lending and approved Instant Finance’s entry into the sector, signaling growing investor confidence and advancing digital financial inclusion 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.

Bank of Punjab Joins Hands with Surfin Meta to Advance AI-Powered Digital Banking in Pakistan
The Bank of Punjab has signed an MoU with Singapore-based Surfin Meta to explore AI-driven credit scoring, digital onboarding, and advanced merchant solutions, marking a strategic move to elevate digital banking in Pakistan.