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SBP Governor Highlights Economic Stability and Calls for Continued Reforms
Read More »SBP Governor Highlights Economic Stability and Calls for Continued Reforms
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 …
Read More »Pakistan Remittances Rise 13% to $3.6 Billion in July
Pakistan Remittances Rise 13% to $3.6 Billion in July
Read More »Saylani Forum Calls for Full Islamic Banking Transition by 2027
KARACHI, Aug. 5: The fourth National Islamic Economic Forum, organized by Saylani Welfare International Trust and the Saylani School of Business and Islamic Leadership, called for the complete transition of Pakistan’s commercial banking sector to Islamic banking by December 31, 2027. The conference adopted a unanimous resolution urging all commercial …
Read More »FPCCI Urges Government to Shield Trade, Industry from US-Iran Conflict
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 »Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 Opens with Focus on Economic Growth, Digital Finance
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 »Digital Payments Reach 3.4 Billion Transactions in Q3 FY26: SBP
KARACHI June 25,2026: According to the report, Pakistan processed 3.7 billion retail payment transactions worth Rs168.8 trillion through formal banking and payment channels between January and March 2026. Notably, digital channels accounted for 92 percent of all transactions. Overall transaction volume increased by 9 percent compared to the previous quarter. …
Read More »Standard Chartered Pakistan delivers profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion
Highlights: • Profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion • Revenue of PKR 16.6 billion • Strong growth in net advances up by 21% since the start of the year Pakistan, 29 April 2026 – Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance with a Profit before tax of PKR 11.7 bn …
Read More »Workers’ Remittances Rise 15.4pc to $3.5bn in January
KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan recorded a strong inflow of $3.5 billion in January 2026, reflecting a 15.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank said the continued growth in remittances is providing crucial support to Pakistan’s external sector and …
Read More »State Bank of Pakistan Releases Bi-Annual Monetary Policy Report
Islamabad, 9 February 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today released its bi-annual Monetary Policy Report (MPR), providing a comprehensive review of macroeconomic developments, outlook, and factors guiding the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decisions since August 2025. The report highlights an improving macroeconomic environment, supported by prudent monetary policy …
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