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.
Digitising lending to unlock SME and agriculture credit growth in Pakistan
Pakistan’s banking sector is increasingly turning to digital solutions to expand SME and agriculture lending, breaking structural barriers and accelerating access to credit for millions of underserved borrowers.
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.