Raqami, Pakistan’s first digital Islamic retail bank, awarded restricted license by State Bank of Pakistan to commence pilot operations 

Issuance of the restricted Pilot license has set in motion a key phase aimed at validating Raqami's end-to-end systems within a secure and controlled environment

Powering progress: Finance with purpose

Ayla Majid, ACCA’s first South Asian President, on sustainability, gender equity, and the future of the profession

Illicit cigarette trade bleeds revenue while INGOs add fuel to the fire

Despite accounting for nearly 98% of the tobacco industry’s total tax contributions, the formal sector now commands only 46% of the market

HBL Manufacturing PMI softens to 7-month low

HBL Manufacturing PMI eases to 51.9 in April from 52.7 last month, marking the lowest reading in seven months

How a 23-year-old Pakistani entrepreneur is disrupting the $339 million wearable tech market

The rise of Zero Lifestyle: A Pakistani tech success story

HBL’s Q1’25 profit before tax at Rs 36.6 billion, up 22% YoY, while serving clients better

Karachi – 25 April 2025: HBL today declared a record profit before tax of Rs 36.6 billion for the quarter ended March...

NBP reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion at Global Disability Summit 2025 

CEO Rehmat Ali Hasnie emphasizes the bank’s commitment to providing equal access to financial services for persons with disabilities

Etihad Town launched in Sialkot: The most trustworthy real estate brand broadens its horizons

With its unwavering dedication to quality, transparency, and timely project delivery, Etihad Town has earned its reputation as Pakistan’s most trustworthy real...

HBL Celebrates a Decade of HBLPSL (2016-2025)

Karachi, Pakistan – 10 April 2025: The most awaited sporting event of the year, HBLPSL, is back for its landmark season HBLPSL...

Aid or Exploitation? Pakistan Confronts the Dark Side of Foreign-Funded NGOs

Pakistan has long welcomed international support for development. But behind the promises of progress, many foreign-funded international NGOs (INGOs) have exploited the...

Sarmaaya Financials Partners with Islamabad United as Financial Literacy Partner: Empowering Pakistan’s Future with Financial Literacy

Sarmaaya Financials joins hands with Islamabad United as their Financial Wellness Partner to empower Pakistan through cricket.

HBL PMI: Manufacturing growth eases but stays positive

KARACHI: The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, posted a reading of 52.7 in March, down from 54.0 in February....

Unregulated INGOs, illicit trade, and the $845 million aid fallout

Allegations have surfaced suggesting that approximately $17 million in USAID funds were misused in Pakistan, raising serious concerns about financial oversight and...

Google Wallet now available for HBL cardholders to enhance digital payments in Pakistan

Collaboration with Google aims to provide users with a smooth and efficient digital payment experience

Bayer Foundation supports Mezrab to set up women-focused primary health clinics for Karachi’s under-served communities

Karachi: Bayer Foundation, Bayer’s corporate foundation supporting social innovation, has supported Mezrab, a non-profit social enterprise in Pakistan, with a grant that...