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Showing 15 stories from 1 Jul 2026
Show allThe Bank of Punjab (BOP) has been upgraded to a long-term entity rating of AAA by PACRA, becoming the first provincial bank to achieve this highest national credit rating, driven by stronger deposits and profitability.
The World Bank has approved $70 million for the Connected Punjab Programme, aimed at expanding broadband internet access, improving digital service delivery, and enhancing cashless transactions in Punjab province.
The new federal budget has been implemented, retaining the 10% super tax for banking, oil and gas exploration companies, and income from fertilizer sales, while reducing it to 8% for other large companies. Additionally, duties on imported makeup and perfumes have been lowered, making them cheaper.
Meezan Bank has surpassed the Rs1 trillion mark in total deposits, becoming Pakistan's first Islamic bank to reach this milestone and consolidating its position as the fastest-growing bank in Pakistan's rapidly expanding Islamic finance sector.
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has received the highest long-term credit rating of AAA from PACRA, an upgrade from its previous AA+, reflecting stronger financial health and improved operational performance.
PACRA has upgraded Bank of Punjab's long-term rating to AAA, citing improved capitalisation, asset quality, and governance. The upgrade lowers BOP's future borrowing costs and broadens its institutional investor base.
Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) briefly became the first Islamic bank in Pakistan to achieve a market capitalization of Rs. 1 trillion, reflecting its sector-leading profitability, superior asset quality, and efficient operations.
The World Bank has approved a $70 million loan for Pakistan's Connected Punjab Programme, aiming to expand broadband internet access, improve digital service delivery, and enhance cashless transactions in the province.
Pakistan's consumer price inflation fell to 11.1% year-on-year in June 2026, the latest reading in a sustained disinflation trend that builds the case for the State Bank to deliver additional policy rate cuts, creating opposing implications for bank NIM income and construction-linked demand.
Habib Bank Limited will chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Interbank Consortium for 2026-27, simultaneously entering a partnership with two Chinese financial institutions for RMB-linked banking services, positioning HBL as Pakistan's gateway financial institution for SCO cross-border commerce.
The World Bank has approved $70 million for the Connected Punjab Programme, aiming to expand broadband internet, improve digital services, and boost cashless transactions in the province, which is positive for telecom, IT, and banking sectors.
The government's daily borrowing from banks surged in June, pushing total fiscal year 2026 borrowing beyond the previous year's full total, indicating a high reliance on domestic financing which typically benefits banks' investment income.
Pakistan's federal and provincial governments plan to raise all new domestic and international financing through Shariah-compliant instruments from 2028, marking a significant shift in the financial system.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced it collected over Rs13 trillion in FY26, surpassing its revised target by Rs21 billion and also exceeding the benchmark set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), primarily due to strong income tax receipts in June.
The government plans to make all new loans Shariah-compliant from January 1, 2028, a move that will reshape the financial landscape for both Islamic and conventional banks.
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