SBP launches remittance reward scheme Published 26 Sep, 2026 06:08am KARACHI: The banking industry, under the auspices of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), has launched the ‘Pasban...
Improved external account shows economic resilience: SBP Governor Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:38am KARACHI: Jameel Ahmed Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that the improvement in Pakistan’s external...
Pakistani, South Korean companies sign six B2B MoUs: Second round of CEPA talks to be held soon: Jam Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has said the second round of negotiations on the...
Construction sector: Govt to set up CIDB to oversee standards and regulation Updated 15 Aug, 2026 10:22pm Govt considering comprehensive construction industry development package
PM Access to Finance Plan: govt steps up implementation Published 28 Jul, 2026 05:33am ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday stepped up the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Access to Finance...
Aurangzeb announces establishment of SME Finance Task Force Updated 08 Jul, 2026 09:16am KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday announced establishment of a dedicated Finance Task...
Finance Minister says new AI-led tax model to issue notices Updated 07 Jul, 2026 11:22pm Says the government expects overall remittances for this year to close anywhere between $41 and $42 billion
Banks say shift in cost of remittances to burden them, dent profitability Updated 04 Jul, 2026 11:35pm SBP reports remittances cost at Rs76bn in FY26, projects cost to grow to Rs85-90bn in FY27
PBA hails ‘growth-focussed’ federal budget Updated 15 Jun, 2026 09:19am KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, describing it as the first...
Trade bodies, business leaders laud ‘balanced budget’ Updated 14 Jun, 2026 08:48pm Congratulate PM Shehbaz, Finance Minister Aurangzeb for presenting 'excellent and public-oriented budget'
PBA, Karandaaz accelerate shift towards impact finance Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am KARACHI: Karandaaz Pakistan and Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) have intensified efforts to promote impact finance...
Housing finance: Credit approvals in 3 weeks, SBP tells banks Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:16am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has unveiled a set of facilitative measures for the borrowers under its...
Pakistan diaspora leadership dialogue on remittances & RDA held Published 16 Apr, 2026 06:16am WASHINGTON: The Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Pakistan, and the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C....
Pakistan, US explore ways to deepen economic partnership Published 15 Apr, 2026 10:44am Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb also participates in the IMF Panel, and addresses the Pakistan Diaspora Leaders’ Evening
Cyber intrusion attempts: PBA expresses strong solidarity with member broadcasters Published 15 Mar, 2026 02:21am KARACHI: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expresses strong solidarity with its member broadcasters...
Senate panel blasts PEPs regulations Updated 13 Mar, 2026 09:10am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue took strong notice of Politically Exposed Persons...
Regional unrest: Aurangzeb engages with PBA Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a virtual meeting Wednesday...
Investors, issuers in capital markets: MoF initiates consultations to review tax-related issues Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am ISLAMABAD: The Tax Policy Office of the Ministry of Finance has initiated consultations to review tax-related issues...
PBA concerned at detention of journalist Khurram Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am KARACHI: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expresses serious concern over the reported detention of...
Pakistan’s banking sector cuts Export Refinance Facility markup by 3% Updated 13 Feb, 2026 12:06pm Reduction brings the end-user rate for exporters under the ERF scheme down to 4.50 percent for all new loans and
Pakistan banks cut ERF rate by 3%, bring export financing down to 4.5% Published 12 Feb, 2026 01:08pm The initiative is currently subject to the existing ERF limit of Rs1,052 billion
SBP issues NOC for onboarding HBL Zarai as approved ASP Published 04 Feb, 2026 06:46am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), through the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), has conveyed it’s no...
Banks’ appeals rejected: CCP’s Rs205mn ESA penalties upheld Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:56pm CAT found PBA and seven major banks guilty of collusive practices in introducing an Enhanced Savings Account (ESA)
PBA congratulates banking industry on historic performance Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:55am KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) extended its heartiest congratulations to the entire banking...
Modernising agri finance: a collective commitment, not coercion Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:11am ISLAMABAD: While the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) welcomes constructive debate on financial policy, we feel it...
EDITORIAL: Private sector credit Updated 01 Jan, 2026 07:08am EDITORIAL: Recent commentary from the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) highlights what it describes as strong...
Private sector credit swells as Advance-to-Deposit Ratio climbs to roughly 38% Updated 30 Dec, 2025 07:48am This highlights banks’ growing willingness to deploy liquidity as economic conditions improve
Pakistan Banks Association elects Zafar Masud as Chairman, constitutes 16-member EC Updated 29 Dec, 2025 08:17am LAHORE: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, including...
APNS, PBA and CPNE resent Justice Kayani’s remarks Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) and Council of Pakistan...
Govt moves to strengthen capital markets with new development council Updated 28 Nov, 2025 03:12pm Finance minister says government committed to building vibrant and inclusive capital markets