Digital banking: Q1CY26 transactions total Rs68trn: SBP Updated 26 Jun, 2026 04:53pm Strong growth of the Raast Instant Payment System continues
Eid-ul-Azha 2026: SBP says Go Cashless campaign saw Rs34bn in digital transactions Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:45pm Significant increase in both volume and value of digital transactions, central bank says
Digital banking summit today: Senior executives, key stakeholders to hold consultations Published 20 May, 2026 02:34am KARACHI: The 12th Annual Mobile Commerce & Digital Banking Summit and Exhibition, will be held here on Wednesday...
To branch or not to branch: Pakistan’s banking dilemma in the age of phygital Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:24pm Once upon a time, a bank branch was a temple of trust. Its marble counters reflected authority, the tellers’ ledgers...
127m people reaping benefits of digital banking, PM told Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:48am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Tuesday that a staggering 127 million people across the...
SBP governor urges banks to keep human judgments above AI decisions in loan approvals Published 19 Jan, 2026 08:36pm National payment ecosystem witnessed significant advancements in recent past, says Jameel Ahmad
Mashreq Bank introduces ‘first-ever’ profit on current accounts in Pakistan Published 24 Nov, 2025 10:35pm Bank says it will offer up to 5% profit per annum on current accounts
Jazz collaborates with easypaisa for CallPerks facility Published 01 Nov, 2025 06:03am ISLAMABAD: Jazz has partnered with easypaisa to bring its proprietary AdTech platform, CallPerks, to easypaisa’s...
Can Pakistan’s economy become truly ‘cashless’? Updated 26 Oct, 2025 06:40am Every morning in Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore, Abdul Rehman opens his small grocery store early. For years, he would...
SBP calls for collaboration to accelerate Islamic and digital banking transformation Published 23 Oct, 2025 07:09am KARACHI: Senior representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and commercial banks have underscored the need...
Int’l confidence in economy has found its reflection in Mashreq Bank’s entry: PBA Published 19 Sep, 2025 07:56am LAHORE: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), on behalf of the banking sector, hosted a reception in Islamabad to...
PM launches Mashreq Bank’s digital operations in Pakistan Updated 17 Sep, 2025 07:39am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated Mashreq Digital Bank, hailing the UAE-based...
SBP tells banks: Equip 25% branch network with Cash Deposit Machines by 2028 Updated 05 Sep, 2025 09:03am KARACHI: In a major push towards digital banking, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to ensure that...
Zong, Zindigi partner to expand digital banking Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:50am KARACHI: Zong CMPak has signed a strategic partnership with Zindigi, JS Bank’s fastest-growing digital banking...
Dar highlights Pakistan’s potential in fintech, digital banking Published 25 Jul, 2025 07:12am NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday met with leading investment,...
Govt to consider establishing National Crypto Council, says Finance Division Published 25 Feb, 2025 11:01pm Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs high-level meeting on digital assets
SBP governor urges banks to prioritise SME lending Updated 25 Feb, 2025 11:27pm Banks should shift focus from financing to govt, large corporate entities towards SME lending, micro financing, Jameel Ahmad says
Cryptocurrency: Aurangzeb advocates ‘open-minded’ approach to regulation Published 25 Feb, 2025 06:53am KARACHI: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Monday said Pakistan’s ...
Lloyds to shut 136 branches in UK amid digital banking shift Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group will shut 136 branches in the United Kingdom to match customers’ transition to digital...
SBP issues first digital retail banking license to easypaisa Updated 28 Jan, 2025 11:32pm The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday awarded its first digital retail banking (DRB) license to easypaisa...
Interview with Khurram Mumtaz, Head of NEO Mashreq Pakistan Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:40am ‘Convenience is king, and we aim to redefine banking in Pakistan’ Khurram Mumtaz spearheads the expansion of Mashreq...
Mobile apps: SBP issues new guidelines for transaction security Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:19am KARACHI: In a significant step to improve the security of digital payments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has...
ZTBL, Wateen partner to establish Security Operations Centre Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am ISLAMABAD: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has partnered with Wateen to establish a Security Operations Centre...
Shareholders inject $10m equity investment into TMB Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) has received $10 million in equity investment from its shareholders, ...
Senate body told: Non-renewal of LDI licences can impact telecom ecosystem Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:33am ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licences on account of outstanding dues of around Rs...
Transition towards cashless society to drive financial inclusion: Ali Irfan Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:02am ISLAMABAD: The transition towards a cashless society can significantly impact Pakistan’s economy by reducing the...
Enablement of digitalization in Pakistani banking and risk in operations Published 20 Jun, 2024 06:01am Introduction: The digital revolution is sweeping across the globe, transforming traditional industries and reshaping...
Silkbank reaffirms collaboration with Xpert Digital & Temenos Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am KARACHI: Silkbank, a prominent bank in Pakistan, reaffirmed its strategic relationship with Xpert Digital (XD), a...
Zindigi JS Bank, 5th Pillar Takaful sign MoU Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am KARACHI: The Digital banking Initiative of JS Bank, Zindigi, has partnered with 5th Pillar Family Takaful, a...
Sacrificial animals’ purchase: SBP set to provide QR code payment mechanism Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am KARACHI: In a major development on digital banking front, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to facilitate...