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Tasdeeq Officially Lists on PSX

Tasdeeq Information Services Limited (TISL) has officially listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's capital market and the regional credit information industry. The listing…

Zara Fatima August 24, 2026

Trade & Investment

Unlicensed Venture Capital Activities Face Strict Penalties

Entities conducting venture capital activities without the required licence or registration could face significant legal penalties under Pakistan's proposed Venture Capital Act, 2026. The draft legislation proposes fines of up…

Zara Fatima August 24, 2026

SECP submits draft Venture Capital Bill to Board of Investment to strengthen startup funding and investment in Pakistan.

Trade & Investment

SECP Submits Draft Venture Capital Bill to BOI

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has submitted its draft Venture Capital Bill to the Board of Investment (BOI) for review and consultation. The proposed legislation seeks to…

Zara Fatima August 24, 2026

Bank of Khyber partners with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Livestock Department to improve veterinary healthcare mobility across the province.

Trade & Investment

Bank of Khyber Signs Livestock Mobility MoU

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Livestock and Dairy Development Department (Extension) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to support the expansion of veterinary healthcare…

Zara Fatima August 23, 2026

Crypto Markets & Assets

Pakistan Explores Regulated Stablecoins for Remittances

Pakistan is assessing whether regulated stablecoins could be incorporated into the country's remittance framework as authorities explore ways to reduce the cost of sending money across borders. According to Bilal…

Zara Fatima August 23, 2026

IFC provides a $10 million four-year loan to ASA Microfinance Bank to expand credit access for local businesses in Pakistan.

Trade & Investment

IFC Invests $10 Million in ASA Microfinance Bank

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended a US$10 million loan to ASA Microfinance Bank Limited (ASA MFB) to strengthen the lender's financial capacity and support greater access to credit…

Zara Fatima August 23, 2026

FinTech & TradFi

Meezan Bank Wins Best Bank Award for Sixth Time

Meezan Bank Limited has been named Pakistan’s Best Bank for the sixth time at the 11th Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi. The Islamic banking institution also received the Best…

Zara Fatima August 23, 2026

FinTech & TradFi

Abdul Wahid Sethi Named Acting NBP President

Abdul Wahid Sethi, Chief Financial Officer of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), has been appointed as the bank's acting President following the conclusion of Rehmat Ali Hasnie's tenure. Sethi's…

Zara Fatima August 22, 2026

FinTech & TradFi

SBP Designates UBL, HBL and NBP Systemically Important Banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has designated United Bank Limited (UBL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026.…

Zara Fatima August 22, 2026

Trade & Investment

NBP Chief Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s Tenure Ends

The tenure of Rehmat Ali Hasnie as President and CEO of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has officially concluded, marking the beginning of a leadership transition at the state-owned…

Zara Fatima August 22, 2026