How Did Meezan Become So Big?
The story of Meezan Bank’s dizzying rise to become one of Pakistan’s top five banks deserved to be told. Sibtain Naqvi does a decent job of telling an incredible story
Revenue growth continues apace at Bank of Punjab in Q3
Aside from the structural boost to profitability from the interest rate environment for all banks, BOP’s branch expansion is beginning to yield results
BoP wins three honours at Pakistan Banking Awards; Meezan Bank named best bank for third time
Bank of Punjab receives honours as Best Bank for Agriculture Inclusion, Best Bank for Women Inclusion, and Best Bank for SMEs
SBP injects Rs11.53tr into money market through reverse repo, Shariah-compliant OMOs
Liquidity support includes Rs11.21tr via conventional repo and Rs320bn under Mudarabah operations
Bank Alfalah just pledged Rs1.4 billion for flood damages. How far can the efforts of top-tier banks go?
Alfalah is not the only bank to ramp up CSR commitments in the face of the floods. But beyond the CSR, it makes sense for banks to help the agri sector back to its feet
SBP injects Rs1.8 trillion into money market through open market operations
Central bank conducts reverse repo and Shariah-compliant OMOs to maintain liquidity across 7- and 14-day tenors
Islamic banking emerges as mainstream financial segment, global assets to hit $7.5 trillion by 2028: report
Islamic finance continues rapid growth with corporate Sukuk issuances rising, digital innovation, and strategic access to global trade corridors, says Standard Chartered report
Pakistan’s listed banks report Rs170 billion profit in 3Q2025, up 8% YoY
Growth driven by higher Net Interest Income (NII) from key banks despite challenges in the economic landscape
SBP injects Rs12.26 trillion into market through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMOs
Central bank accepts Rs11.99 trillion under reverse repo and Rs277 billion via Islamic OMO to sustain liquidity
Banks’ investments surge by Rs5.8 trillion in nine months, but private lending remains subdued
Bank investments in government securities rise, but concerns persist over limited private sector credit flow and high borrowing costs
SBP injects Rs4.25tr into money market through reverse repo and mudarabah OMOs
Central bank conducts liquidity operation across 7- and 14-day tenors at around 11% return
Women’s bank accounts in Pakistan rise to 37 million as gender gap in financial inclusion narrows to 30%
Female microfinance borrowers up over 200%, SME and agriculture portfolios double since 2021 under SBP’s Banking on Equality policy
Audit uncovers Rs10.2 billion irregularities, loan defaults, governance failures in ZTBL
AGP finds Rs6.8 billion in unrecovered loans, Rs1.26 billion in unauthorised renewals, Rs923 million in unverified disbursements, and Rs563 million in unjustified write-offs at Pakistan’s top agricultural bank
Pakistan’s banking assets rise to 52.4% of GDP in FY25, says SBP report
Governor’s Annual Report highlights sector stability, improved solvency under IFRS-9 standards
SBP issues new framework to strengthen consumer protection and fair business practices
Framework sets obligations for banks, DFIs, EMIs, and payment service providers across six key pillars