BOP Reports 37% Profit Surge Highlighting Ongoing Transformation

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) shared sustained gains in profitability, margins, and balance sheet strength during its analyst briefing held on Friday. The session brought…

Meezan Bank Wins ‘Best Bank Award’ for the Third Time

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Meezan Bank Ltd secured the “Best Bank Award” for the third time at the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on Friday. The achievement…

Samba Bank Gets SBP’s Green Light to Become a Full Islamic Bank

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Samba Bank Limited has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to convert into a full Islamic bank. This marks a major…

UBL Reports 79% Profit Surge During First 9 Months in 2025

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

United Bank Limited (UBL) has delivered a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, supported by higher interest income and improved…

Pakistani Banks Outshine Asia-Pacific Rivals in Q3 2025

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistani banks made headlines this quarter. They outperformed some of Asia-Pacific’s largest financial institutions, posting record-breaking stock returns during Q3 2025. Their rise coincided with…

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Pakistani Banks Post Record Rs326bn Profit in H1 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s banking sector has achieved an unprecedented milestone, posting the highest-ever half-year profit in history with a staggering Rs326 billion ($1.16 billion) net earnings during…

Moody’s Upgrades Ratings of Five Pakistani Banks to Caa1 Amid IMF Progress

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the long-term deposit ratings of five major Pakistani banks, reflecting an improved economic outlook. Allied Bank (ABL), Habib Bank (HBL), MCB…

Pakistan Banks’ Association Eyes Private Equity Fund to Boost Startups

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: In a bid to strengthen Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) is considering launching a private equity fund or exploring alternative ways…

S&P Global Report Highlights Six Pakistani Banks in Top 15 of Asia Pacific

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: According to the latest S&P Global Intelligence report released on Wednesday, six Pakistani banks have secured spots in the top 15 of Asia-Pacific’s best-performing…

UBL, NBP, and MCB Bank Lag in Financial Literacy and Sustainability Transparency: FFA Report

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Asian banks, including Pakistani counterparts, must strike a balance between inclusion aims and financial literacy and consumer empowerment programs, while also informing consumers about their…

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