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MCB’s Profit BeforeTax  increased by 30% for the half year ended June 30, 2022

MCB’s Profit BeforeTax  increased by 30% for the half year ended June 30, 2022

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on August 17, 2022, reviewed the performance of the Bank and approved the interim financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2022. The Board of Directors has declared a 2nd interim cash dividend of…

Federal Finance Minister unveiled 4 point agenda to put Pakistan on path of prosperity

Federal Finance Minister unveiled 4 point agenda to put Pakistan on path of prosperity

Leaders in Islamabad are instrumental in bringing new thoughts and significant perspectives always. They had invited Dr. Miftah Ismail Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue and Sherry Rehman Federal Minister for Climate Change as guests of honor for their 5th edition titled “Imagineering The Future.” The Summit is jointly hosted by Nutshell Group and Martin…

IMF loan disbursement to start by August end: Miftah

IMF loan disbursement to start by August end: Miftah

Federal Minter for Finance, Miftah Ismail said here on Tuesday that loan disbursements under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) would start by the end of this month as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board is expected to meet on August 29. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that Islamabad had received Letter of Intent…

CDNS, CDC join hands for the issuance of digital Savings Certificates

CDNS, CDC join hands for the issuance of digital Savings Certificates

Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) and Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for mutually collaborating to convert and issue National Savings Certificates (NSCs) in digital form to reduce physical process flows of different transactions and develop a systematic framework through which NSCs can be inducted into the…

Macro economic stability forthcoming with IMF programme resuming before end of August: Finance Minister

Macro economic stability forthcoming with IMF programme resuming before end of August: Finance Minister

Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Dr. Miftah Ismail Tuesday clarified that, “Macro economic stability was forthcoming with the IMF programme resuming before end of August as all conditionalities had been met. Furthermore, the balance of payments position is now well under control. With increased hydel power, lower energy demand and lower oil prices, Pakistan…

Mobilink Microfinance Bank, CBA partner to promote access to digital financial solutions for underserved segments

Mobilink Microfinance Bank, CBA partner to promote access to digital financial solutions for underserved segments

Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), and CBA, a leading digital distribution platform working to promote micro-entrepreneurship in Pakistan, have joined hands to increase peoples’ access to premium digital financial services across the nation. This partnership will strengthen access to financial products and services through digital platforms and improve financial literacy. Chief…

President urges insurance sector to upgrade digital means, involve Ulema to motivate masses

President urges insurance sector to upgrade digital means, involve Ulema to motivate masses

President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the public and private insurance companies to advance the use of digital knowledge as per international standards to ensure maximum risk distribution. He also proposed the companies on involving the Ulema (religious leaders) with an aim to encourage people and spread knowledge about the Islamic Takaful (insurance). Addressing…

Rupee rebounds against dollar on positive IMF news

Rupee rebounds against dollar on positive IMF news

The Pakistan rupee on Wednesday took a big jump of Rs 9.59 against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 228.79 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 238.38. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of dollars in the open market were recorded at…

Mobilink Microfinance bank relocates Multan branch to promote access to financial solutions to a larger customer base

Mobilink Microfinance bank relocates Multan branch to promote access to financial solutions to a larger customer base

Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), has expanded its banking operations by relocating its Multan branch to Muslim Gujjar Khadda Road Markaz, to serve its growing customer base and promote access to convenient and customized digital banking and financial solutions to residents and the local business community at one of the busiest…