KARACHI, July 13,2026: BankIslami has partnered with EFU Life Assurance and EFU General Insurance to offer affordable microtakaful products through its mobile banking application. Under the partnership, BankIslami customers can enroll in, pay for and submit claims for exclusive microtakaful plans directly through the app. The plans cover health, accidental …
Read More »
KARACHI, July 13,2026: Standard Chartered Pakistan has appointed Adil Salahuddin as its Chief Executive Officer and Head of Coverage, subject to regulatory and statutory approvals. Announcing the appointment, Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer for UAE, Middle East and Pakistan at Standard Chartered, said Pakistan remains one of the bank’s …
Read More »
KARACHI, July 13,2026: Meezan Bank has partnered with the Centre for Islamic Finance (CIF) at LUMS to expand access to industry-focused Islamic finance education and develop skilled professionals for the growing sector. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine Meezan Bank’s industry expertise with LUMS’ academic …
Read More »
KARACHI July 13,2026: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the federal government to take immediate steps to protect Pakistan’s economy, trade and industry from the impact of renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed concern over the …
Read More »
KARACHI, July 7,2026: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) on Monday opened the second Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), bringing together policymakers, regulators, bankers and global experts to discuss reforms needed to strengthen Pakistan’s financial sector and accelerate economic growth. More than 600 participants attended the opening day, including senior government …
Read More »
KARACHI July 6,2026 : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO-ITPO) Bahrain agreed to deepen cooperation to promote SMEs, entrepreneurship, investment and skills development in Pakistan. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh welcomed Dr. Hashim …
Read More »
KARACHI, July 6,2026:Next, Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi, highlighted the institution’s role in promoting informed debate on national economic issues. He also encouraged students to actively participate in public policy discussions. Ammar Habib, Assistant Professor of Practice at the School of Business Studies (SBS), moderated the …
Read More »
KARACHI jULY 6,2026: Chairman of the Arif Habib Group, Arif Habib, on Monday expressed confidence that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will return to profit in its first year under private management. Speaking to the media after taking over management control of the national carrier, he said PIA has strong growth …
Read More »
KARACHI July 6,2026: Dow University Hospital has become Sindh’s first public sector general hospital to secure a Regular License from the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) after meeting all required standards for quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance. SHCC awarded the license during a ceremony at the Abdul Qadeer Khan Auditorium, …
Read More »
KARACHI July 6,2026: Founder Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP), Ismail Suttar, has warned that customs delays and shipping disruptions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are raising logistics costs and weakening Pakistan’s export competitiveness. In a statement, Suttar said exporters continue to face serious challenges as customs …
Read More »
The Biz Update One of Pakistan's Most Reliable Business News Website