NBP, SLIC ink accord for financial, insurance solutions KARACHI: State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) signed a Memorandum... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:22am
Opinion The challenge of SOEs — II The SOEs (State-Owned Enterprises) are generally being run at the whim of a chosen few, who are beholden to no ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Business & Finance NBP president’s slot: selection process scrapped ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has scrapped selection process of President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) after... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Business & Finance PIMEC 2023 at Expo Centre: NBP’s message of inclusivity, diversity lauded KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan actively participated in the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:51am
Business & Finance NBP president’s slot: Name proposed by FD not approved by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet did not approve the candidate proposed by the Finance Division for appointment of the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Opinion SOEs: selling the family silver? According to a Business Recorder news item, the PDM government has offered its stakes in five top State Owned... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Print Govt offers its SOE stakes to 2 UAE firms State Owned Entities include OGDCL, PPL, NBP, PIA and PNSC Updated 31 Jan, 2023 02:52pm
Pakistan Residents of all ages participate in Karachi ‘marathon’ KARACHI: Residents of Karachi actively participated in the 4th Commissioner Karachi Marathon, held in collaboration... Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:56am
Print Sukuks: Dar seeks guidance from clerics Expresses commitment of government to promote Islamic finance and eliminate interest-based system Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:56am
Business & Finance NBP inaugurates first ‘disability-friendly’ branch KARACHI: In line with SBP’s vision to transform banks’ branches into disability-friendly branches for Persons... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Print Protection of Economic Reforms Act: MoF asks Power Div to satisfy Chinese lenders ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has asked Power Division to expedite measures to satisfy Chinese lenders on the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:22am
Business & Finance Wathra appointed chairman of NBP’s BoD ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed former governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Ashraf Mahmood Wathra ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Govt approves appointment of Ashraf Wathra as NBP board chairman The federal government on Thursday approved the appointment of former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Ashraf... Published 18 Jan, 2023 04:08pm
Business & Finance NBP awarded GDEIB Awards 2023 in 4 categories KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has been recognized at the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:20am
Print Salaries of staff of Pak hospitals: ECC approves revised mechanism to transfer Rs1bn to Kabul govt ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved a revised mechanism to transfer... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:16am
Business & Finance ‘Employee Banking’: NBP, KPT ink agreement KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) have signed an agreement for “Employee... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:47am
Business & Finance Cabinet may approve appointment of Wathra as chief of NBP board ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to approve the appointment of former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor... Updated 27 Dec, 2022 09:42am
Business & Finance Payment of duties and taxes: Tax offices to observe extended working hours on 30th, 31st ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all Large Taxpayer Offices (LTOs), Medium Tax... Published 24 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Markets ‘Exchange losses’: Non-provision of needed funds worries Petroleum Division ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is said to have expressed its concerns on the Finance Division’s ‘apathy’ with... Updated 22 Dec, 2022 12:33pm
Business & Finance NBP, SIAPEP sign LoI to promote high efficiency irrigation systems KARACHI: A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been signed between National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Sindh Irrigated... Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:50am
Print Encashment of SBLC: Resolve Hubco-CPHGC dispute, PM asks authorities concerned ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to resolve a dispute between Hub... Updated 01 Dec, 2022 11:17am
BR Research Big banks grow steadily The 9MCY22 banking earning season has been a stellar one for the big 5 banks, on pretax profit grounds. The big five... Published 15 Nov, 2022 08:58am
Pakistan ‘Assets beyond means’ case: Dar granted exemption from appearing in court ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday granted a permanent exemption to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and sought... Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am
Print ‘Riba-free’ banking: SBP withdraws appeal against FSC verdict ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday filed an application before the Supreme Court to withdraw... Updated 13 Nov, 2022 09:24am
Editorials Sharia-compliant desperation EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s decision to give the economy a no-interest, sharia-compliant makeover by... Updated 12 Nov, 2022 06:53am
Pakistan Oath of Khatm-e-Nabuwat to be included in nikahnama, NA assured ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday assured the National Assembly to include the oath of Khatm-e-Nabuwat [Finality... Published 11 Nov, 2022 05:54am
Print Interest-free banking verdict: SBP, NBP to withdraw pleas: Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that the federal government has decided to withdraw the State Bank... Updated 10 Nov, 2022 09:15am
Business & Finance BoR Sindh signs pact for issuance of e-Stamps by Sindh Bank KARACHI: A tripartite Service Level Agreement (SLA) has been signed between the Board of Revenue, Sindh, Sindh Bank... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Business & Finance NBP’s 9-month pre-tax profit soars to Rs48.3bn, 20.1pc up YoY KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan “NBP” “the Bank” met on Friday to approve the... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 12:32pm
Business & Finance SBP fines six banks Rs290mn over regulatory, operational violations Bank Al Habib Limited slapped with highest penalty of Rs140.03 million Published 28 Oct, 2022 06:46pm