Bank Alfalah Posts PKR 28.34bn Profit for 2025, Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split and PKR 10.50 Dividend
Bank Alfalah reports PKR 28.34 billion profit for 2025, declares 105% annual dividend, recommends 2-for-1 stock split, and highlights deposit growth and digital leadership.
Breaking Barriers: Why Pakistan’s SMEs Struggle Despite Driving the Economy
Pakistan’s SMEs contribute nearly 40% to GDP and employ the majority of the non-agricultural workforce, yet remain stuck due to poor access to credit and weak legal enforcement. Outdated collateral-driven lending and slow recovery frameworks are holding back growth, highlighting the urgent need for financing reforms and targeted legal changes.