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SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise to $17.057 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026.

SBP Reports $4 Million Rise in Forex Reserves

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase of $4 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). SBP-held reserves reached $17.057…

Zara Fatima August 14, 2026

Meezan Bank launches TouchPoint QMatch-powered CCDM for cash and cheque deposits, encashment and virtual teller assistance.

FinTech & TradFi

Meezan Bank Deploys TouchPoint QMatch Digital Platform

Meezan Bank Limited has introduced a new Cash & Cheque Deposit and Encashment Machine (CCDM) powered by TouchPoint’s QMatch Digital Platform, expanding the bank’s self-service digital banking capabilities. The solution…

Zara Fatima August 13, 2026

Nexus Fintech Forum launches in Pakistan to connect fintech companies, banks, regulators, investors and industry stakeholders.

FinTech & TradFi

Nexus Fintech Forum Launched to Strengthen Pakistan’s Digital Finance

The Nexus Fintech Forum has been launched in Pakistan to bring together key stakeholders from the country’s rapidly evolving fintech and digital finance ecosystem. The platform aims to connect fintech…

Zara Fatima August 13, 2026

Pakistan government to launch an easy tax scheme for traders on August 14 with incentives for timely tax filing.

Trade & Investment

Government Sets August 14 Launch for Trader Tax Scheme

The government is set to introduce a new easy tax scheme for traders on August 14, according to sources, as authorities seek to bring more businesses into the formal tax…

Zara Fatima August 13, 2026

Meezan Bank plans to launch Meezan Charge Card and Islamic Financing Card in 2027.

Trade & Investment

Meezan Bank to Launch Two New Islamic Cards in 2027

Meezan Bank Limited (PSX: MEBL) is preparing to introduce two new Shariah-compliant card products, expanding its portfolio of Islamic banking and card-based financing solutions. The planned products are the Meezan…

Zara Fatima August 12, 2026

Pakistan's federal government debt rises to Rs. 83.642 trillion in June 2026, increasing by Rs. 15.8 billion per day year-on-year.

FinTech & TradFi

Pakistan’s Debt Rises Rs. 16 Billion per Day

Pakistan’s federal government debt reached Rs. 83.642 trillion in June 2026, increasing 7.4% year-on-year, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The debt stock also climbed 2.1%…

Zara Fatima August 12, 2026

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urges greater private sector investment and digital transformation to support Pakistan's economic growth.

FinTech & TradFi

Finance Minister Urges Private Sector to Boost Economic Growth

The government has called for greater private sector investment and faster digital transformation as part of efforts to strengthen Pakistan's economic growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urged businesses to play…

Zara Fatima August 11, 2026

HBL Islamic appointed exclusive banking partner for Hajj 2027 in collaboration with Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs

FinTech & TradFi

HBL Islamic Named Exclusive Banking Partner for Hajj 2027

HBL, through its HBL Islamic segment, has been appointed as the Exclusive Banking Partner for Hajj 2027 in collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (MoRA), Government…

Zara Fatima August 11, 2026

Easypaisa denies reports of a 2% service charge on bank-to-wallet transfers and calls the information misleading.

FinTech & TradFi

Easypaisa Denies 2% Bank-to-Wallet Transfer Service Charge

Easypaisa has rejected reports claiming that it introduced a 2% service charge on bank-to-wallet transfers, calling the information false and misleading. The digital payments platform clarified that the reported fee…

Zara Fatima August 11, 2026