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 11, 2026 – Bank Al Habib Limited on Wednesday reported a sharp 23% decline in its after-tax profit for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting pressure from lower net interest income and rising operating costs.
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Karachi, February 10, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained three paisa against the US dollar (USD) on Tuesday, driven by strong inflows of remittances, currency dealers said.
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Karachi, February 10, 2026 – Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.47 billion in workers’ remittances during January 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
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KARACHI, February 9, 2026 — Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) announced its annual financial results for the calendar year 2025, reporting a 12% decline in after-tax profit compared to the previous year. The bank posted an after-tax profit of Rs89 billion for CY25, down from Rs101.51 billion in CY24, according to figures shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
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Karachi, February 8, 2026 – Investment in premium prize bonds recorded a strong growth of 26% by the end of December 2025, reflecting rising public confidence in documented and secure savings instruments, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
(more…)Karachi, February 8, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee is expected to gain strength against the US dollar in the coming weeks, supported by higher remittance inflows ahead of the holy month of Ramadan and improving export performance.
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Karachi, February 6, 2026 – Jameel Ahmad, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has confirmed that newly designed currency notes will not be available this Eid-ul-Fitr. Speaking with senior journalists, he also shared updates on interest rates, remittances, exports, and digital finance initiatives.
(more…)Karachi, February 5, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to roll out a comprehensive “carrot and stick” policy aimed at strengthening asset recovery in cases of financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering, according to official documents.
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Karachi: MCB Bank Limited has reported a decline of more than 6 percent in its annual profit after tax for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025, according to financial results shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
(more…)Karachi, February 4, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee strengthened by 3 paisa against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by robust inflows from export receipts and workers’ remittances.
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