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
Federal cabinet approves sale of First Women Bank to UAE entity for $14.6 million
Buyer allowed five years to meet Rs10bn capital requirement under G2G deal
Cabinet Committee approves bid for privatisation of First Women Bank
Government-to-government sale to UAE’s IHC entity set to boost FDI and investor confidence
Pakistan to privatise 82% stake in First Women Bank, UAE firm to take majority ownership
Deal, to be closed by October 22, 2025, is designed to inject fresh capital into FWBL, enhance its operational efficiency, and strengthen investor confidence
Pakistani banks lead Asia-Pacific in Q3 stock returns
Bank of Punjab tops regional ranking with total return of 112%, followed by Bank of Khyber at 108.2%
SBP injects Rs9.995 trillion via Reverse Repo, Shariah-compliant OMOs to maintain liquidity
Rs 9.608 trillion injected through Reverse Repo and Rs 0.388 trillion via Shariah-compliant Mudarabah OMOs
SBP designated as resolution authority for banks, MFBs, and DFIs under new amendments
Banks instructed to provide core information for resolution planning, with an April 2026 deadline for first data submission