Pakistan’s monthly IT exports have surged past the $400 million mark for the second time in April 2026. According to… Read More
SBP Allows 5 Companies to Launch Islamic Banking Operations in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted in-principle approvals to five financial institutions to launch Islamic banking operations. According… Read More
Pakistan’s Islamic Mutual Funds Cross Rs. 2 Trillion Mark for the First Time
Sharia-compliant mutual funds in Pakistan continue to attract strong investment from individuals, associations of persons, and corporate investors, with total… Read More
Pakistan’s IT Exports Reach Nearly $3 Billion in 8 Months of FY26
Pakistan’s IT exports maintained steady growth, with inflows reaching nearly $3 billion by the end of the first eight months… Read More
Digital Banks’ Assets in Pakistan Surge to Nearly Rs. 7 Billion
Pakistan’s digital banks offering Islamic financial services have attracted a large number of customers, reflecting strong early growth as their… Read More
Pakistan’s GDP Likely to Grow 3.75-4.75% in Current Fiscal Year: SBP
The economic growth prospects have improved in Pakistan, as real GDP growth is now projected in the range of 3.75… Read More
SBP Orders Banks to Digitally Onboard SMEs Using Video Calls, GPS, Data
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks, microfinance banks, and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to introduce end-to-end… Read More
SBP Grants Initial EMI License to Saudi-Based Barq for Pakistan Launch
The State Bank of Pakistan has granted in-principle approval (initial license) to Barq Pakistan to establish an Electronic Money Institution… Read More
Pakistani Startups Raise $15.2 Million in Q3 2025
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem continued to attract investor interest during the third quarter of 2025, securing $15.2 million across six disclosed… Read More
SBP Asks Banks to Undertake Basel III Reforms
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to undertake Phase II of the Basel III reforms, aiming… Read More
Govt Proposed To Launch RDA 2.0 to Facilitate IT Companies and Freelancers
Stakeholders of the IT industry proposed that the government launch another version of Roshan Digital Account (RDA 2.0) aimed at… Read More
SBP Asks Banks To Develop Recovery Plans for Financial Losses and Avert Failure
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to develop and maintain comprehensive, group-wide recovery plans to ensure… Read More
