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HBL Sees Strong Deposit Growth as Digital Payments Cross Rs20 Trillion

HBL Sees Strong Deposit Growth as Digital Payments Cross Rs20 Trillion

KARACHI: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) expects its balance sheet growth to remain strong, supported by rising deposits, current accounts and digital banking activity, according to insights shared during an analyst briefing hosted by Arif Habib Limited. The bank’s current accounts increased 17% sequentially during the quarter. Management attributed the growth …

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PSX Investor Base Tops 600,000 for First Time as Retail Participation Surges

PSX Investor Base Tops 600,000 for First Time as Retail Participation Surges

KARACHI, Aug. 6, 2026: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has crossed 600,000 investors for the first time, highlighting growing public participation in Pakistan’s capital market. According to the latest data, the total number of investors reached 607,025 in July 2026. The exchange added 23,973 new investor accounts during the month, …

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BankIslami Partners with Resecurity to Boost Cybersecurity and Customer Protection

BankIslami Partners with Resecurity to Boost Cybersecurity and Customer Protection

KARACHI, June 23, 2026: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, signed a strategic partnership with US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. The bank took this step to strengthen its digital security and ensure a safer, Shariah-compliant banking experience. Moreover, Resecurity will provide Digital Risk Monitoring (DRM) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) …

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