Pakistan and IFC Discuss Broader Private-Sector Financing and Investment
Pakistan and IFC discuss expanding private-sector financing, investment and long-term capital for SMEs, agriculture, housing, entrepreneurship and infrastructure.
Abhi and NymCard Partner to Streamline SME Digital Credit in UAE
Abhi has partnered with NymCard to help UAE financial institutions deliver faster digital credit solutions for SMEs through integrated onboarding, origination, decisioning and disbursement.
NIBAF Pakistan Holds Technical Session on SBP’s IMID Functions for SBOTS-28 Officers
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a technical session on the functions of the Infrastructure, Housing and SME Finance Department for State Bank Officers Training Scheme trainees in Islamabad.
IFC Approves $10 Million Loan for ASA Microfinance Bank to Support Women and Small Businesses
IFC provides a $10 million four-year loan to ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan to expand financing for women entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.
Punjab Government Approves Up to Rs30 Billion Equity Injection in Bank of Punjab
The Government of Punjab has proposed an equity injection of up to Rs30 billion into the Bank of Punjab to strengthen its capital base and support expansion in SME, agriculture, affordable housing and digital lending.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Digital Lending Risk And Compliance Training For Banking And Fintech Professionals
NIBAF Pakistan will organise a one-day Digital Lending Platforms: Risk and Compliance Challenges training in Lahore on August 19, 2026, for banking, fintech and regulatory professionals.
Bank of Punjab Achieves Highest Credit Rating Upgrade to Triple A Following Massive Revenue Surge
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency upgrades the Bank of Punjab to AAA status making it the premier provincial banking institution to secure the highest financial stability ranking.
SBP Hosts 25th Zahid Husain Memorial Lecture on Finance and Economic Transformation
At the 25th Zahid Husain Memorial Lecture in Karachi, economist Professor Amir Sufi emphasized the need for financial systems to adapt to high-tech, intangible-capital-driven growth.
NIBAF Pakistan Enhances SME Lending Expertise through Capacity Building Program for RMs and BMs
NIBAF Pakistan organized a two-day training program on SME banking for Relationship Managers and Branch Managers, aimed at improving their understanding of lending practices, operational frameworks, and sustainable growth strategies for small and medium enterprises.
SBP Champions Women’s Financial Empowerment as Catalyst for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is championing women’s economic empowerment through financial inclusion reforms, digital innovation, and global collaboration. Governor Jameel Ahmad highlights progress under the Banking on Equality policy, showcasing how women entrepreneurs are shaping Pakistan’s path toward sustainable growth.