Thursday, September 17 2026

Mastercard & BoK partner to accelerate digital payments
Mastercard and the Bank of Khyber (BoK) have entered into a strategic alliance to expand the bank’s digital payments portfolio, giving customers greater access to secure, convenient and modern payment solutions. The collaboration will support the digitization of personal, commercial and government transactions, contributing to Pakistan’s broader transition towards a more inclusive, cashless economy. “Bank of Khyber is our strategic partner as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leads Pakistan’s transition towards a cashless economy.
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Tuesday, September 01 2026

BoK, Sarhad Chamber discuss SME financing, business support
Bank of Khyber (BoK) held a meeting with President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), Junaid Altaf, to discuss financial challenges facing the business, industrial, SME and agricultural sectors. The BoK delegation was led by Abdullah Ghaffar, Group Head Commercial, SME & Agricultural Finance Group, and Gul Buhar Khan, Group Head Retail Banking. Discussions focused on access to credit, financing terms, interest rates, collateral requirements and documentation procedures. Both sides agreed to facilitate SME financing for SCCI employees and to organize a joint session with SCCI’s SME members to brief them on available financing facilities, terms and procedures, while providing an opportunity to raise their concerns directly with BoK officials.
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Monday, August 31 2026

Banks’ deposits increase by 14% YoY to Rs39tr in July
The total deposits held by scheduled banks have moved up by 13.93% YoY to Rs39.05 trillion in July 2026 compared to Rs34.28tr in July 2025. According to data released by the SBP, Banks' deposits have edged lower by -4.48% MoM, compared to Rs40.89tr in June 2026. Total advances increased by 8.98% to Rs14.46tr compared to Rs13.27tr from a year ago. On a monthly basis, advances decreased by -5.3% from their value of Rs15.27tr in June 2026. Advances to Deposit Ratio (ADR) stood at 37.04% showing a decrease of 168 bps on a yearly basis, while showing a decrease of 32 bps on a monthly basis.
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Tuesday, August 25 2026

ABL posts Rs32.046bn PBT in H1CY2026
Allied Bank continues to strengthen its capacity to navigate evolving market dynamics. Enhanced digital capabilities and operational excellence remain central to delivering superior customer experience and sustainable growth which are complimented by disciplined risk management practices, a diversified portfolio, and a strong capital base. The Bank recorded markup/interest income of Rs. 171,499 million for the half year ended June 30, 2026, compared to Rs. 143,586 million for the half year ended June 30, 2025, reflecting an increase of 19%. This increase primarily stems on account of higher average volumes of mark-up bearing assets.The Bank declaredRs. 8.00 dividend for the half year ended June 30, 2026.
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Friday, August 21 2026

BankIslami reports Rs4.31bn PBT for IH of 2026
BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, reported a profit before tax (PBT) of PKR 4.31 billion for the first half of 2026. The Bank’s deposit base crossed PKR 700 billion for the first time, reflecting 11.1 percent year-on-year growth and continued customer trust in its banking services. In the first half of 2026, the Bank’s CASA ratio strengthened to over 77 percent, and gross financing rose to PKR 338.6 billion. The Bank’s total income for the period stood at PKR 20.5 billion, reflecting steady contribution from the Bank’s diversified financing and investment portfolio.
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