KARACHI: NayaPay, Pakistan’s pioneering fintech platform and the country’s first Electronic Money Institution, has been recognized on the prestigious 2024 CB Insights Fintech 100 list. The annual list highlights the top 100 most promising private fintech companies globally, focusing on early- and mid-stage innovators driving significant advancements across the sector. CB Insights, a New York-based […]
Dubai – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a strategic collaboration with Systems Limited, a prominent global systems integrator, at GITEX 2024 in Dubai. This partnership aims to advance PTCL and Ufone 4G’s technology capabilities through Systems Limited’s expertise in Operations and Maintenance of Business Support Systems (BSS) and Operational Support Systems (OSS). The […]
Board declares Rs. 9.00 per share dividend; Total dividend reaches Rs. 27.00 per share for the nine months. MCB Bank Limited (MCB) has announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2024, demonstrating strong performance across all key financial indicators. The Bank’s Board of Directors, chaired by Mian Mohammad Mansha, approved the […]
KARACHI – United Bank Limited (UBL) has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, posting a record profit of Rs. 18.3 billion, translating to earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 14.96. This marks a significant 24 percent year-on-year (YoY) and quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth. According to Topline Securities, this is the highest-ever quarterly […]
In a significant move toward establishing a fully interest-free financial system in Pakistan, the Senate has passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2024, setting January 1, 2028, as the deadline for the elimination of Riba (interest-based banking). This landmark decision follows years of debate over the role of Islamic banking in the country’s economic framework. […]
Dubai, 22 October 2024 – Emirates NBD, one of the leading banking groups in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has entered into a strategic agreement with Partior, a blockchain-based payment clearing and settlement platform. This collaboration positions Emirates NBD as the first regional bank to offer real-time payment settlements in UAE Dirhams, Saudi Riyals, […]
Islamabad: Mobilink Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and financial inclusion by securing an impressive score of 82.7 on the State Bank of Pakistan’s Women Friendliness Grid. This achievement marks a significant improvement from last year’s score of 71.79, underscoring the Bank’s dedication to fostering a supportive environment for women borrowers and entrepreneurs, […]
Dubai, UAE – October 2024: JazzCash, the fintech arm of Pakistan’s leading digital operator Jazz, a VEON Group company, has been recognized with the prestigious ‘Pioneering Telco to Launch Tap on Phone’ award at the Mastercard Payment Leaders Awards. The award ceremony took place during the Mastercard EDGE 2024 event in Dubai. This accolade highlights […]
Meezan Bank Limited (PSX: MEBL) reported strong financial results for the nine months ending September 30, 2024 (9MCY24), with earnings reaching Rs. 78.3 billion, marking an impressive 34% year-on-year (YoY) growth. The rise in profitability was driven by a significant increase in total income, as highlighted by Arif Habib Limited. For the third quarter of […]
Dubai, UAE – October 18, 2024: Pakistan’s IT industry made a remarkable impact at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, where the country was honored as the “Tech Destination of the Year.” This recognition highlighted Pakistan’s rapidly growing influence in the global tech ecosystem, as over 200 companies, startups, and industry experts from the country participated […]