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SBP to Introduce New Currency Notes with Enhanced Security in 2025
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The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, announced on Monday that the central bank plans to issue new currency notes in…
PTCL Introduces Industry-First WhatsApp-Based Bill Payment Solution in Pakistan
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Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), a leading ICT services provider, has collaborated with PayFast, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licensed by the State Bank…
IT Exports Surge by 28% to $1.86 Billion in First Half of FY25
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Pakistan’s IT sector achieved a significant milestone in December 2024, recording its highest-ever monthly export value of $348 million. This represents a 15% year-on-year (YoY)…
UBL Converts KP and Balochistan Branches to Full Islamic Banking System
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In a public email released on Tuesday, United Bank Limited (PSX: UBL) announced that it has successfully converted all its branches in Balochistan and Khyber…
Banking Sector’s ADR Shows Significant Recovery from 38.4% to 51.8% in Q4 2024
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a remarkable increase of Rs. 700 billion in bank advances as of December 27th, 2024. The banking…
SBP Reserves Decline to $11.7 Billion After Two Consecutive Drops
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a decline of over $143 million in its foreign exchange reserves weekly, according to data released by the…
Veon Group Invests $15 Million in Mobilink Bank for Growth and Tech Advancements
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ISLAMABAD: Veon Group, a global digital operator, has invested $15 million in Mobilink Bank Pakistan to support the bank’s growth initiatives and technological transformation. The…
Park View Enclave Challenges Silkbank-UBL Merger in Sindh High Court
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Park View Enclave (Private) Limited has initiated legal proceedings against the proposed merger between Silkbank Limited and United Bank Limited (UBL). The lawsuit, filed in…
Digital Payment Share Reaches 87% of Total Retail Transactions; SBP Report
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Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a significant shift toward digital payments, with digital channels now processing the majority of retail transactions…
Federal Govt Tables ‘Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024’ in National Assembly ; What is in it?
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Islamabad: The federal government on Monday tabled the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024 in the National Assembly (NA), marking a significant step toward establishing a…
SBP Cuts Key Policy Rate by 200 Basis Points to 13% Amid Positive Economic Indicators
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ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday that it has decided to reduce its key policy rate by 200 basis points (bps),…
38000 Out of 2.32 Million Freelancers Hold Bank Accounts
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As shocking news broke during a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on IT Export Remittances, it was revealed that out of Pakistan’s 2.32…
Pakistani Banks to Replace OTP with TPIN for Enhanced Digital Security
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a new series of directives for banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) that have adopted the necessary measures…
