Will Bank of Punjab’s lucrative offer be enough to attract dollars back into the banking system?

BoP is offering returns of up to 9% per annum on dollar term deposits, which are the same offered to those investing in Naya Pakistan Certificates.

Yes, deposits higher than Rs 0.5mn aren’t ‘protected’ and here’s why that’s not alarming

Despite the frenzy created by certain media reports, bank deposits above five lakh rupees are not, in fact, “unprotected.”

Govt raises Rs2.4tr against target of Rs2.3tr as yields for all tenures decline

Participation in the auction was huge as bids totaling Rs4.6 trillion were received. 

SBP grants In-Principle Approvals (IPA) to five digital banks. Who are they?

All digital retail banks DRBs now have 12 months to get operationally ready.

In the midst of economic challenges, why is the banking sector thriving? 

The sector is expected to continue steady performance in the next half too. 

After UBL, Meezan Bank wants to establish an exchange company

It will be the fourth major commercial bank to operate a wholly owned exchange subsidiary

‘Unexpected’ decision: Why did SBP maintain the interest rate?

Does the central bank really expect inflation to decline significantly or has it accepted that rate hikes aren't effective?

Why is OPay International acquiring FINJA?

OPay claims it has received SBP approval

UBL is setting up its own exchange company. Here’s why. 

UBL’s Board of Directors greenlit the exchange company days after a major crackdown by the central bank.
Bank of Khyber

Why is the Bank of Khyber faltering?

Profitability takes a hit due to increase in policy rate, branch network expansion and power struggle within the management

How one of Pakistan’s oldest banks cleaned up its act

Despite a dearth of problems ranging from bureaucratic issues to getting banned from engaging in business altogether, the bank managed to stand tall and steered itself from a state of losses to profits

Mashreq set to commence digital banking in Pakistan

The commencement of operations is announced roughly even months following the bank's NOC approval for digital banking in Pakistan

Will Malik Riaz finally bid farewell to his banking stint?

RMS intends to acquire 87.96% of shares of Escort Investment Bank

The Islamic banking boom in Pakistan

Religious convictions and a conducive environment propel a surge of Islamic banking in the financial landscape of Pakistan

Banks to face 10% Super Tax on incomes over Rs300mn 

ISLAMABAD: Banks will now have to pay a 10 percent Super Tax if their earnings go beyond Rs. 300 million. The Federal...