Pakistan Revenue
Money and banking drive economic activity by facilitating transactions, savings, and investments. Banks manage financial resources, offer credit, and regulate money supply, ensuring stability and growth in Pakistan’s financial sector.
Karachi, February 26, 2026: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL) on Thursday reported a sharp 37% decline in net profit for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025, mainly due to a significant fall in interest income, lower gains on securities, and rising operating costs.
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Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has approved the Virtual Assets Bill, 2025, paving the way for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and virtual asset services in Pakistan.
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Karachi, February 25, 2026 — The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday announced its financial results for the calendar year 2025, declaring its highest-ever cash dividend of Rs35 per share, supported by record profitability and strong operational performance.
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Karachi, February 25, 2026 — United Bank Limited (UBL) on Wednesday announced its financial results for the calendar year 2025, reporting a massive 73% surge in net profit, driven by strong growth in net interest income and robust balance sheet performance.
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Karachi, February 24, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened to Rs279.52 against the US dollar at the close of Tuesday’s interbank foreign exchange market, reflecting growing market confidence and improved foreign currency inflows.
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Karachi, February 24, 2026 – JS Bank Limited announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a slight decline in net profit to Rs2.80 billion, down from Rs2.85 billion in the previous year. The annual earnings per share (EPS) also eased to Rs1.36 from Rs1.39.
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Islamabad, February 23, 2026: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) by Abu Dhabi-based Eve Holdings RSC Limited, following a Phase-I competition assessment conducted under the Competition Act, 2010.
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Karachi, February 23, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee maintained steady growth against the US dollar on Monday, closing at Rs279.55, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The rupee gained one paisa compared to last Friday’s closing of Rs279.56 in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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Karachi, February 23, 2026 – Around 13 commercial banks in Pakistan have surrendered their unclaimed deposits up to December 31, 2024 to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in compliance with the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962. This step is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that dormant funds are returned to their rightful owners.
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Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee is projected to remain broadly stable during the week starting February 23, 2026, despite mounting geopolitical tensions and global trade disputes.
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