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    • A New Bangladesh
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    • Amending the Amendment?
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    • Amending the Amendment?
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    • In the Line of Fire
    • Economics of Employment
    • Punching Above the Weight?
    • Identity Hurts
    • Mother of all Deals
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    • Progress on Paper
    • Rock ‘n’ Roll Polls
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    • Notes from a Literary Weekend
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GIK Institute & HBL Explore Strategic Collaboration

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 admin 0 Comments

GIK Institute & HBL Explore Strategic Collaboration for Innovation, Talent Development, and Sustainability

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HBL wins “Best Bank in Pakistan 2025

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Manufacturing Growth Slows to 10-month low as New Orders Decline

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Episode 5 of the HBL Inspire podcast

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Manufacturing Growth Slows to 10-month low as New Orders Decline

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HBL Demonstrates Leadership in Agri Financing

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Manufacturing Growth Slows to 10-month low as New Orders Decline

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The Bank of Punjab and Surfin Meta Sign MoU

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 admin 0 Comments

The Bank of Punjab (BOP), one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing and digitally forward commercial banks, has entered into a strategic alliance with Surfin Meta Digital Technologies Pte Ltd.

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PBA Strongly Refutes Misleading Claims on Remittance Subsidies

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Karachi, June 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) strongly rejects misleading assertions in recent press coverage suggesting that government subsidies to banks under remittance incentive schemes serve no economic purpose.

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Banking Sector Backs Federal Budget 2025–26 to Drive Inclusive Growth and Economic Stability

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Karachi, June 2025 — As a key partner in Pakistan’s economic development, the banking sector—under the aegis of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA)—continues to play a vital role in supporting national priorities and advancing structural reforms.

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HBL’s ‘Agahi Program’ Drives Agricultural Progress in Pakpattan

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 admin 0 Comments

HBL held the ‘Agahi Program’ for farmers in Pakpattan, Punjab. The event took place at the Dera of HBL Zarai. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) also collaborated in the event.

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Pakistan’s Manufacturing PMI falls amid geopolitical unrest & supply disruptions

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan’s Manufacturing PMI

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HBL Demonstrates Leadership in Agri Financing

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 admin 0 Comments

COAS Gen Asim Munir elevated to Field Marshal

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Aurangzeb Ahmed
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Shifting Equations

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 admin 0 Comments

The aftermath of the recent conflict between India and Pakistan has caused some unanticipated and deeply strategic shifts in the regional order of South Asia.

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COAS Gen Asim Munir elevated to Field Marshal

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 admin 0 Comments

COAS Gen Asim Munir elevated to Field Marshal

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Habib University Hosts Book Talk Featuring Zafar Masud’s “Seat 1C”

April 29, 2025April 30, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Habib University Hosts Book Talk Featuring Zafar Masud’s “Seat 1C”

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HBL’s Q1’25 profit before tax at Rs 36.6 billion

April 25, 2025April 28, 2025 admin 0 Comments

In an exciting and innovative collaboration, PayPak, Golootlo and Imtiaz Stores have joined forces to launch the “Spend & Win” campaign, offering shoppers incredible rewards while promoting cashless transactions.

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The Bank Of Punjab Registered Historic Growth In Operating Profit In 1Q’25 Of 353%

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 admin 0 Comments

In an exciting and innovative collaboration, PayPak, Golootlo and Imtiaz Stores have joined forces to launch the “Spend & Win” campaign, offering shoppers incredible rewards while promoting cashless transactions.

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HBL uses AI to connect with HBLPSL fans

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 admin 0 Comments

HBL uses AI to connect with HBLPSL fans

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Chairman OGDCL Discusses Plans for Organizing PMIF26 Next Year

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Chairman OGDCL Discusses Plans for Organizing PMIF26 Next Year

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SBP BSC & Bank of Punjab Join Hands for Agri Kissan Mela in Kasur

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments

SBP BSC & Bank of Punjab Join Hands for Agri Kissan Mela
in Kasur – Empowering Farmers, Advancing Finance

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HBL Celebrates a Decade of HBLPSL (2016-2025)

April 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments

The most awaited sporting event of the year, HBLPSL, is back for its landmark season HBLPSL X, celebrating a decade of HBLPSL.

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BII announces $75 million facility with HBL to enhance Food Security and Farmers Climate Resilience in Pakistan

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced a $75 million finance facility with HBL, Pakistan’s leading bank.

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HBL partners with Ahya to achieve net-zero and climate targets

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 20 February 2025: HBL, Pakistan’s leading bank, has partnered with Ahya Technologies, a Pakistani company specializing in AI-powered climate software, to accelerate its journey towards net-zero emissions by 2030.

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HBL posts strong 2024 profit of Rs 120 billion while delivering value for its stakeholders

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 19 February 2025: HBL today declared a record profit before tax of Rs 120.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, 6% higher than in 2023.

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The Bank of Punjab achieves its highest profitability and announces a record cash dividend

February 17, 2025February 18, 2025 admin 0 Comments

In an exciting and innovative collaboration, PayPak, Golootlo and Imtiaz Stores have joined forces to launch the “Spend & Win” campaign, offering shoppers incredible rewards while promoting cashless transactions.

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