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Five fintech participants complete SBP’s first Regulatory Sandbox programme

Five Fintech Solutions Clear SBP’s First Sandbox Programme

Pakistan’s fintech sector has reached an important regulatory milestone as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) concluded the first cohort of its Regulatory Sandbox programme. Five participants successfully demonstrated their…

Zara Fatima September 17, 2026

SECP proposes reforms for safer insurance bonds and guarantees in Pakistan

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SECP Proposes Reforms for Safer Insurance Guarantees

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed major reforms aimed at improving the safety, reliability and transparency of insurance bonds and guarantees used across Pakistan’s commercial and…

Zara Fatima September 16, 2026

SBP clarifies regulatory approval requirements for fintech sandbox participants

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SBP Clarifies Fintech Regulatory Requirements After Sandbox Trials

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that successfully completing regulatory sandbox testing does not constitute formal regulatory approval for a fintech product or service. According to the central…

Zara Fatima September 16, 2026

Islamic banking growth in Pakistan during H1CY26

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Islamic Banking Continues to Grow in Pakistan

Islamic banking continued to strengthen its position in Pakistan during the first half of calendar year 2026, with Islamic banking institutions increasing their share of total banking assets and deposits.…

Zara Fatima September 15, 2026

Pakistan banks increase exposure to short-term and floating-rate government securities

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Pakistan Banks Position Portfolios for Higher Interest Rates in H1CY26

Pakistan’s banking sector appeared to position its investment portfolios for higher interest rates during the first half of calendar year 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan’s Mid-Year Performance…

Zara Fatima September 15, 2026

Pakistan banking sector records 9.1% balance sheet growth in H1CY26

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Pakistan Banking Sector Balance Sheet Grows 9.1% in H1CY26

The performance and resilience of Pakistan’s banking sector remained strong during the first half of calendar year 2026, with the sector’s balance sheet expanding by 9.1% during H1CY26, according to…

Zara Fatima September 14, 2026

Bank AL Habib launches AL Habib Digital mobile banking application

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Bank AL Habib Launches AL Habib Digital App

Bank AL Habib Limited has launched AL Habib Digital, a fully native mobile banking application described as one of the most significant digital upgrades in the bank’s history. The new…

Zara Fatima September 12, 2026

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NBP Enables Digital Passport Fee Payments Through Raast

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has enabled digital passport fee collections through Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) QR, allowing citizens to conveniently pay passport fees using the mobile applications of participating…

Zara Fatima September 12, 2026

Faysal Bank receives Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Award 2026

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Faysal Bank Receives Gender Diversity Award 2026

Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has received the prestigious Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Award 2026 in the Family-Friendly Workplace category. The award was organized…

Zara Fatima September 12, 2026

HBL celebrates 50 years of operations in Bangladesh

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HBL Marks Five Decades of Operations in Bangladesh

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) is celebrating 50 years of operations in Bangladesh, marking five decades of partnership with the country, its businesses and its wider financial community. Since beginning operations…

Zara Fatima September 10, 2026