Karachi, Pakistan – June 5, 2025 — The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has reached a significant milestone, crossing Rs. 100 billion in total outstanding loans secured against gold. This achievement highlights the Bank’s rapidly growing Gold Loan portfolio, which caters to both the agriculture and consumer segments across the country. With over 173,000 active […]
Raqami pilots Pakistan’s first fully digital Islamic retail bank with Codebase
In a major leap toward financial inclusion and digital transformation, Codebase Technologies has successfully enabled the Pilot launch of Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, taking an important step toward becoming Pakistan’s first fully Shariah-compliant digital retail bank. This milestone marks a defining moment in the country’s financial sector evolution and aligns seamlessly with the State Bank […]
Bank AL Habib Partners with C Square and wAI Industries to Launch Pakistan’s First AI-Powered Contact Center Ecosystem
In a groundbreaking step toward intelligent banking, Bank AL Habib has partnered with C Square and wAI Industries to implement a next-generation customer experience (CX) transformation. The initiative is powered by Genesys Engage and Alara Conversational AI Agents, marking the first AI-driven contact center ecosystem in Pakistan. At the core of this transformation is a […]
ABL and Paysys Labs Pilot Pakistan’s First Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments
Source: Business Recorder KARACHI: Allied Bank, one of Pakistan’s leading commercial institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Paysys Labs, a pioneer in next-generation payment technologies, to pilot the Interledger Protocol (ILP) for seamless cross-border transactions. As part of this groundbreaking collaboration, Paysys Labs has also secured the prestigious Digital Financial Services Grant from the […]
Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates partners to enhance Client Experience
KARACHI: Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates have entered into a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration offers significant benefits to Standard Chartered Credit Card holders, special fares on tickets purchased online through the Emirates website. Additionally, customers can opt to split their payments into convenient monthly instalments of up to […]
HBL Microfinance Bank Partners with NBP to Launch Digital Payment Portal ‘NBP Smart Pay’
Islamabad, Pakistan — HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) has announced a strategic partnership with the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) through the adoption of NBP Smart Pay, a cutting-edge digital payment portal. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in HBL MfB’s ongoing commitment to enhancing digital financial services. The integration of NBP Smart Pay […]
Jazz and Engro Finalize Landmark Tower Deal to Power Pakistan’s Digital Future
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has announced the successful completion of its strategic infrastructure partnership with Engro Corporation Limited (“Engro Corp”), marking one of the largest private-sector infrastructure transactions in the country’s digital evolution. Under this landmark agreement, Jazz’s telecommunications infrastructure assets—housed under Deodar (Private) Limited—have been vested into Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro […]
P@SHA and ADB Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Pakistan
Islamabad – June 3, 2025: In a landmark development poised to propel Pakistan’s digital transformation, the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This pioneering collaboration marks the first formal partnership between the two institutions, laying the groundwork for […]
NBP Shuts Down its Branches in Paris and New York
Karachi – June 2, 2025: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has officially closed its branches in New York and Paris as part of its ongoing global restructuring strategy aimed at reducing low-yielding international operations, according to the bank’s recently released annual report. The closure of NBP’s Paris branch marks the end of nearly five […]
HBL Demonstrates Leadership in Agri Financing: Gives Largest Insurance Payout to Farmers
HBL issued the largest payout of over PKR 10 million under the Area Yield Index Insurance (AYII) program, benefiting farmers in Balochistan and Sindh. This innovative insurance solution is designed to support farmers by providing financial protection against yield losses due to adverse climatic conditions and other agricultural risks. The AYII program offers extensive coverage […]
