Karachi, June 17, 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, has signed a Technical Services Agreement with Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors. Through this deal, both institutions aim to enhance Shariah screening and equity monitoring through data-driven tools. Under the agreement, Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors will provide technical support for screening listed …
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LAHORE, June 13, 2026: Zindigi (JS Bank) has partnered with WASA Lahore to introduce Raast QR-based bill payments, taking another step toward digital public services and a cashless economy. The initiative supports the Punjab Chief Minister’s Smart City vision and promotes digital financial inclusion. As a result, WASA customers can …
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KARACHI ,June 11,2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its first-ever Research Agenda for 2026-2029, outlining key research priorities to support evidence-based policymaking and strengthen the country’s financial system. The agenda comes at a time when economies face rapid technological change, recurring supply shocks, climate challenges, and long-standing …
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KARACHI, June 10, 2026: Ignite, operating under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT), has partnered with Mobilink Bank and CyberVision International to establish and operate the National Incubation Center (NIC) Sialkot. The initiative aims to strengthen Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and create new opportunities for technology-driven entrepreneurs in Sialkot, one …
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Karachi, June 06, 2026 – aik by BankIslami has been awarded the Best Shariah Compliant Digital Financial Solution at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2026. The award recognizes aik’s role in delivering a seamless, fully Shariah-compliant digital banking experience to an ever-growing base of Islamic banking users across Pakistan. In 2025, aik …
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KARACHI, June 05, 2026: BankIslami partnered with WWF Pakistan to organize a mangrove plantation and beach cleanup drive at the WWF Wetland Centre to mark World Environment Day. The initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability and supports its Green Office Certification goals. The activity took place along Karachi’s …
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Karachi, 2 June 2026: HBL’s Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 50.9 in May 2026 from 49.9 in April. As a result, manufacturing activity returned to growth. However, the improvement looks fragile. Underlying trends still point to stagflation pressures. In addition, ongoing US–Iran tensions continue to weigh on …
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Karachi, June 2, 2026. Reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility and community development, BankIslami has extended support to Surayya Azeem Waqf Teaching Hospital (SATH), one of the largest public welfare hospitals in Lahore. The contribution will support the hospital in delivering quality medical facilities to underserved communities across the wider Punjab …
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KARACHI: Reinforcing its commitment to responsible growth, long-term sustainability, and its Net-Zero 2050 ambition, JazzWorld has recognized leading ecosystem partners for advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence across its supply chain. The initiative reflects JazzWorld’s broader ESG transformation agenda, focused on strengthening sustainability integration across its value chain and …
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KARACHI, May 26, 2026: Pakistani freelancers have contributed significantly to the country’s economy by earning more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, outperforming freelancers from India, China, the UAE, and several other countries despite multiple global and domestic challenges. According …
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