KARACHI, October 22 2024: Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reporting earnings of Rs25.8 billion, translating to an EPS of Rs14.4. This marks a 1% year-on-year (YoY) increase, though it reflects a 3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline. For the first nine months of 2024 (9M2024), the bank’s cumulative…
KARACHI, October 18 2024: In the fiscal year 2024, I witnessed improvements across key macroeconomic indicators after two challenging years, according to the Governor’s Annual Report (GAR) for FY24 released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today. GAR is published under Section 39 (1) of the SBP Act, 1956 (as amended up to January…
KARACHI, October 17 2024: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released the Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the fiscal year 2023-24 today. According to the Report, Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions improved, supported by stabilization policies, successful engagement with the IMF, reduced uncertainty, and a favourable global economic environment. The increase in domestic…
Karachi, October 11, 2024: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced significant updates to the reporting requirements for Authorized Dealers in the foreign exchange market, following an amendment under Para 33 of Chapter 12 of the Foreign Exchange (FE) Manual. Effective immediately, Authorized Dealers are now required to submit specific statements . Appendix V-20…
KARACHI, October 11 2024: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its annual report highlighting the significant advancements in the national payment ecosystem during the Fiscal Year 2023-24. The report underscores the remarkable growth in digital payments, driven by the increasing availability and adoption of digital payment channels, reflecting a growing reliance on these…