Economy

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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PC Board Advances Airport Outsourcing and LESCO MEPCO Privatisation

PC Board Advances Airport Outsourcing and LESCO MEPCO Privatisation

ISLAMABAD, August 11, 2026: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has approved key steps to outsource Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore (AIIAP) and Jinnah International Airport Karachi (JIAP). It also moved forward with the privatisation of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO). The decisions came during …

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