Mobilink Bank ranks among Top 10 organizations at GDEIB Awards 2026, recognized across all 15 categories
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has been named among the ‘Top 10 Inclusive Companies of the Year’ at the prestigious Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards 2026. The Bank secured recognition across all 15 award categories, reflecting its deep-rooted commitment to global DEI best practices and its continued efforts to drive inclusive growth in Pakistan.
Adil Aziz
Faysal Bank Achieves AA+ Rating from PACRA
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been assigned a long-term entity rating of ‘AA+ (Double AA plus)’, upgraded from its earlier rating of ‘AA (Double AA)’, by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA). The Bank’s short-term rating is at A1+ (A-one plus) with a stable outlook.
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Mobilink Bank and JazzCash Turn Chaklala Scheme-III Bazar Cashless to Advance PM’s Cashless Economy Vision
Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank in collaboration with JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has inaugurated the Chaklala Scheme-III Cashless Bazaar in Rawalpindi, covering 900 shops & carts, accelerating the push towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a cashless economy led by State Bank of Pakistan. This step extends digital financial infrastructure into everyday marketplaces, making transactions simpler while empowering communities.
SBP Announces Eid Holidays: Banks Shut Friday to Monday
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all the banks and financial institutions will remain closed for 4 consecutive days from 20 to 23 March, 2026 on account of Eid-ul-Fitr, Sunday and Pakistan Day.
Banking Shakeup: Citi, StanChart Exit Dubai Offices, HSBC Retreats from Qatar
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, telling staff to work from home instead, sources said on Wednesday (Mar 11), as banks step up precautions after Iran threatened Gulf banking interests linked to the US and Israel.
CCP Approves FWBL Takeover by Abu Dhabi’s Eve Holdings
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved the proposed acquisition of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) by Abu Dhabi-based Eve Holdings RSC Limited, following a Phase-I competition assessment conducted under the Competition Act, 2010.
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Ramazan Schedule: SBP Sets New Banking and Office Timings
During the ensuing month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H., the business hours for public dealing in banks has been set from 09:00 am to 2:00 pm without break on all working days except of Friday with office hours shortened to 12:30 pm.
Mobilink Bank posts record PKR 3.62B PBT, reinforcing its position as Pakistan’s largest microfinance bank
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank delivered strong growth across key financial and operational indicators while reinforcing its leadership position in Pakistan’s microfinance banking sector.
Bank Alfalah posted Rs 28.34 Billion PAT for 2025
The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on February 13, 2026, approved the Bank’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
IFC & Habib Metro Launch Risk-Sharing Facility to Empower SMEs
International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a new risk-sharing facility with Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (HABIBMETRO) to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan, including agricultural SMEs, and address the country’s SME financing gap.