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.
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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Karachi, February 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s banking sector achieved significant progress in recovering non-performing loans (NPLs), with total recoveries reaching Rs28.76 billion during the quarter ended December 2025, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This marked an increase from Rs25.77 billion recovered in the September 2025 quarter.
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Karachi, February 19, 2026 – Soneri Bank Limited has revealed significant tax contingencies in its 2025 annual report submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), highlighting ongoing disputes with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that could involve billions of rupees in potential liabilities.
(more…)Karachi, February 18, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced the official bank timings for Ramazan 2026, starting from February 19, 2026. The revised timings are designed to accommodate the observance of the holy month while ensuring smooth banking operations across the country.
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Karachi, February 18, 2026 – BankIslami Pakistan Limited on Wednesday announced a sharp 50% decline in net profit for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025 (CY25), reflecting rising operating costs and lower income amid challenging economic conditions.
(more…)Karachi, February 18, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee gained strength on Wednesday, closing at Rs279.57 against the US dollar, supported by strong foreign inflows and improving macroeconomic indicators. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rupee appreciated by 3 paisas from the previous day’s interbank closing of Rs279.60.
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Karachi, February 18, 2026 – Habib Bank Limited (HBL) announced its 4QCY25 results today, posting consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of PKR 15.4 billion (EPS: PKR 10.5), up 7% year-on-year (YoY) but down 9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). This brings HBL’s full-year 2025 profitability to PKR 66.7 billion (EPS: PKR 45.5), marking a 14% YoY increase, the highest recorded level for the bank.
(more…)Karachi, February 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that all banks will remain closed for public dealing on the first day of Ramadan 1447 A.H. for the purpose of Zakat deduction 2026.
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Karachi, February 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that the federal government is providing a 10 percent first loss credit guarantee to financing banks under the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program (PM FRP), aimed at promoting energy conservation and efficiency across the country.
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Islamabad, February 17, 2026 — The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety on Tuesday issued an official statement regarding the determination and announcement of the Nisab of Zakat for the year 2026.
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