Smaller Pakistani banks among top return performers in Asia-Pacific: S&P Global
Smaller Pakistani banks delivered some of the highest total returns to investors across the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, buoyed by a strong rally in local equity markets and improving macroeconomic indicators, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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VEON Group Invests USD 20 Million in Mobilink Bank to Accelerate Digital Islamic Banking Expansion
Global digital operator VEON Group has announced an investment of USD 20 million in Mobilink Bank to support its growth and digital Islamic banking expansion in Pakistan. The investment builds on USD 15 million capital deployed by VEON in January 2025 and underscores its confidence in Mobilink Bank’s growth momentum and its integrated digital financial…
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PBA: Banks Drive Economic Revival with Rs 1.5 Trillion Private Sector Lending; SME Portfolio Surges 41%, Agri Disbursements Jump 16%
Commercial banks have extended approximately Rs 1.5 trillion in financing to the private sector in FY26, a surge in liquidity that is driving 8.33% growth in Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM), validating the sector’s pivotal role in supporting industrial output and job creation.
Adil Aziz
NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary honored with Silver Award at Qorus Reinvention Award 2025
NBP’s Aitemaad Islamic Advance Salary has been honored with Qorus Reinvention Silver Award 2025.
LOLC Microfinance Bank Partners with PTCL to Drive Scalable Digital Expansion
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and LOLC Microfinance Bank have signed an agreement to provide comprehensive cloud services through PTCL Smart Cloud.
DIB Pakistan Highlights Ongoing Commitment to Ethical Banking at IBA-CEIF’S 10-YEAR Celebration
The Center for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) at IBA Karachi celebrated its 10-year journey of advancing Islamic finance in Pakistan through a commemorative event titled “A Decade of Empowering Islamic Finance.”
Mobilink Bank and IMARAT Group partner to accelerate housing finance in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with IMARAT Group, one of the country’s premier real estate conglomerates, to enhance access to housing finance, and drive economic empowerment through technology-driven banking solutions.
Mobilink Bank to Pioneer Digital Islamic Banking in the Microfinance Sector
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has announced the launch of its Islamic banking operations to introduce responsible Shariah-compliant financial services in the country.
Faysal Bank Honored as Pakistan’s Best Bank (mid-sized) at Pakistan Banking Awards
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has won the award for Pakistan’s Best Bank (mid-sized) at the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards, reaffirming its leadership in Islamic banking and its commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer-centric growth.As one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic Bank, with an expanding network of nearly 900 branches nationwide, Faysal Bank’s recognition as Pakistan’s Best…
Mobilink Bank wins 3rd consecutive ‘Best Digital Banking Services’ award (Microfinance) at CFA Society Pakistan’s Annual Excellence Awards
Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has cemented its leadership in Pakistan’s digital banking landscape by winning the ‘Best Digital Banking Services’ Award in the microfinance category for the third consecutive year at the Annual Excellence Awards hosted by CFA Society Pakistan.