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, March 12, 2024: In anticipation of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan ul Mubarak, all banks across Pakistan will observe a bank holiday today, March 12, 2024.
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Karachi, March 11, 2024 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) experienced a marginal decline on Monday, settling at PKR 279.08 against the US Dollar in the closing of the interbank foreign exchange market.
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Karachi, March 11, 2024 –Habib Bank Limited announced the appointment of Muhammad Nassir Salim as its new President and Chief Executive Officer on Monday.
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Karachi, March 11, 2024 – As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially released the schedule for bank timings during this sacred period.
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Karachi, March 11, 2024 – Pakistan has witnessed a substantial decline of 12 percent in investment in saving certificates during February 2024, compared to the same month a year ago, according to official statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
(more…)Karachi, March 10, 2024 – As Pakistan gears up for the week commencing March 11, 2024, financial experts predict that the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is poised to remain stable against the US Dollar, thanks to a resounding affirmation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding ongoing negotiations for a loan program with Pakistani authorities.
(more…)Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday that it will observe a bank holiday on the 1st day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 A.H., for the purpose of the annual Zakat deduction.
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Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) showcased a remarkable recovery on Friday, closing at PKR 279.04 against the dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market.
(more…)Karachi, March 8, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a substantial 13 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in workers’ remittances to Pakistan in February 2024.
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Karachi, March 7, 2024 – In a move aimed at promoting financial inclusion and Shariah-compliant services, Meezan Bank has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN), the national association for retail players in the microfinance industry.
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