Standard Chartered and IFC Enable PKR 33.6 Billion Financing to Strengthen Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, IFC, and Engro Fertilizers close PKR 33.6 billion local currency financing supported by IFC’s first PKR-denominated Partial Credit Guarantee, boosting fertilizer supply, agricultural resilience, and domestic capital markets.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Partners with EMAAR for Working Capital and Mortgage Solutions
Standard Chartered Pakistan has been awarded the working capital banking mandate by EMAAR Pakistan, offering tailored mortgage and financial solutions for residents and overseas Pakistanis investing in EMAAR’s real estate projects.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Wins $72 Million Dawlance Mandate to Strengthen Digital Cash Management and Cross-Border Banking
Standard Chartered Pakistan has secured a USD 72 million mandate from Dawlance to provide comprehensive working capital, digital cash management and cross-border banking services, strengthening its position in Pakistan’s multinational corporate banking segment.
Standard Chartered and IFC Expand $400 Million Facility to Strengthen Pakistan’s Export Financing Landscape
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Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Sees Profit Dip to Rs22.5 Billion Amid Margin Compression
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan’s profit fell 30.74% to Rs22.5 billion for the nine months ended September 2025 as compressed interest margins and weaker investment income weighed on earnings, though improved asset quality and rising fee-based income provided some stability.
Interest rate cuts squeeze revenue and profits at Standard Chartered Pakistan
Standard Chartered Pakistan posts lower earnings for H1 2025 as rapid interest rate declines hit net interest income, despite growth in non-funded revenue streams.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Reports 23% Drop in H1 2025 Profit Amid Rising Costs and Sector Pressures
Standard Chartered Pakistan reported a 23% decline in profit for H1 2025, posting Rs 16.56 billion net earnings. The bank faced lower interest income and higher costs but declared a 35% interim dividend, highlighting resilience in a challenging banking environment.
PBA and SECP Host Consultative Workshop to Strengthen Bank-Capital Market Collaboration
PBA and SECP held a consultative workshop in Karachi on unlocking capital market potential for banks, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as Chief Guest. Industry leaders and regulators discussed strengthening collaboration, diversifying financing avenues, and fostering sustainable economic growth.
Standard Chartered Pakistan to Temporarily Suspend Credit Card Services for Scheduled Maintenance
Standard Chartered Pakistan will temporarily disable credit card services nationwide from 7:00 pm on 26 July to 5:00 am on 27 July 2025 for system maintenance.
Pakistan Secures $1 Billion Financing Deal with Middle Eastern Banks in ADB-Backed Breakthrough
Pakistan finalizes a $1 billion syndicated finance deal with Middle Eastern banks, backed by the Asian Development Bank’s policy guarantee, signaling renewed investor confidence and macroeconomic stability.