SECP Proposes Rs5 Million Housing and Microenterprise Loan Limit Under NBFC Rules
SECP has proposed higher loan limits and revised income and SME turnover thresholds under NBFC Regulations to broaden access to financial services.
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.
SECP Approves Shariah-Compliant Digital Financing of Up to Rs3 Million for Small Businesses
SECP has approved a Shariah-compliant digital financing facility allowing small businesses to access up to Rs3 million through the Shamil Kar Tajir app.
SBP Reports Strong Banking Sector Resilience and 19.6% Capital Adequacy Ratio in H1CY26
SBP’s H1CY26 review says Pakistan’s banking sector remained resilient, with 9.1% balance sheet growth, improved asset quality, Rs3.67tr deposits and a 19.6% CAR.
Pakistan Banking Sector Expands 9.1% in H1CY26 as SBP Reports Stronger Credit Risk Position
Pakistan’s banking sector expanded its balance sheet by 9.1% during H1CY26, while lower non-performing loans, stronger provisioning coverage and a 19.6% capital adequacy ratio supported financial stability, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.
DigiKhata Partners With Sightsavers International for Inclusive Digital Lending in Pakistan
DigiKhata, Sightsavers International and the Standard Chartered Foundation launch a pilot offering interest-free digital loans to 30 entrepreneurs with disabilities in Pakistan.
Pak EXIM and ICIEC Launch Cross-Country Roadshow With Three Strategic Agreements
Pak EXIM and ICIEC launch their cross-country roadshow in Islamabad, signing three agreements focused on underwriting, export credit insurance and digital transformation.
SMEDA, PM Youth Programme Partner to Expand Financing Access for MSMEs
SMEDA and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme have signed an MoU to improve financing access, financial literacy and business development support for MSMEs and young entrepreneurs across Pakistan.
Pakistan, ADB Strengthen Reform Cooperation With Focus on Private Sector Growth
Pakistan and ADB discussed structural reforms, SME financing, private-sector development, investment, exports, infrastructure and climate resilience to support sustainable economic growth.
Pakistani Fintech ABHI Partners With Saudi NOX Group for Earned Wage Access
Pakistani fintech ABHI partners with Saudi based NOX Group to provide employees with real time access to a portion of their earned salaries before payday.