Irfan Saleem Awan to lead Bank of Khyber as Acting MD

Awan currently holds the position of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Ithmaar Holding plans major stake transfer in Faysal Bank 

Ithmaar directly and indirectly through other group entities, holds a 66.7% stake in Faysal Bank Limited 

SBP allows Bank Alfalah to conduct due diligence of Samba Bank

Bank Alfalah intends to acquire up to 84.51% shares of the Samba Bank, held by Saudi National Bank. 

From profitable highs to equity injection calls, what went down with U Microfinance Bank in 2023?

The bank’s profitability has taken a hit post corrective measures initiated on SBP’s behest

The banking sector has been reaping the rewards of high inflation. Is their winning streak coming to an end?

Unchanged cost of funds coupled with declining yield on assets put pressure on bank’s income

Finance Minister hints at potential rate cut by SBP next month 

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb indicates probable interest rate reduction in June or July, citing a downtrend in inflation and positive outcomes of Saudi Arabia's recent visit
HBL Microfinance Bank

HBL approves equity investment of Rs6bn in its microfinance subsidiary 

Investment is fully aligned with all regulatory requirements and has received the nod from HBL’s shareholders

SECP issues certificate of incorporation to Bank of Punjab’s exchange company 

An application will be submitted to SBP for issuance of a license to commence operations of BOP Exchange (Private) Limited

SBP slaps over Rs775mn in fines on eight banks, one exchange company

Bank Alfalah faces highest fine of Rs187.652 million for violations in foreign exchange and general banking rules

Banking apps might get worse because of security concerns. How do you strike a balance?

Recent measures to enhance security have rendered mobile banking apps no longer convenient and accessible

Bank Alfalah intends to acquire 84.51% shares of Samba Bank

Saudi National Bank is the principal shareholder of Samba Bank Limited with 84.51%

After its own employees opposed an attempt to sell Samba Bank two years ago, the Saudi-owned bank is up for sale again. Will Bank...

UBL, Meezan Bank, Askari Bank, and Fatima Fertiliser among others had sought to buy the Samba. Will Bank Alfalah succeed where all of the others failed to close the deal?

SBP injects Rs1.58trn into market through Open Market Operations

Rs1.335 trillion was injected through reverse repo while Rs 250 billion through Shariah-based OMO 

In a management reshuffle Standard Chartered picks new investment banking heads for Pakistan, other regions

Rola Abu Manneh will oversee operations in Middle East and Pakistan

Could the textile sector take their bankers down with them?

High financing costs are impeding the ability of multiple sectors to maintain debt servicing.