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    • Pakistan’s Ticking Youth Bomb
    • Pakistan’s Gen Z Moment
    • Between Fear and Fury
    • A Movement in the Making?
    • Beat ’Em, or Join ’Em?
    • From Hashtags to History
  • REGION
    • Voices or Noises?
    • Promise and Perils
    • Policy Coherence For Industrial Transformation
    • Rare Earth Race
    • Revenge of the Roaches
    • Battle for the Teesta
    • Six Parties, One Voice?
    • Uninvited Claim
    • Five Years Under the Taliban
  • International
    • New Muslim Power Balance
  • FEATURE
    • Perception and Reality
    • From Al-Jabr to Algebra
    • Liaquat’s Lost Moment
  • REVIEWS
    • Book – Zareena And Abid
    • Book – How Pakistan Transformed as a Deep State
    • Web Series – The Four Seasons (Season Two)
    • Film – Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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    • Readers’ Thoughts
    • Grapevine
    • Who Said That!
    • News Buzz
      • News Buzz September 2026
    • Interview – Dr Tomáš Kafka
    • Abdul Sattar Edhi
    • Cleaner Energy, Greener Future
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IMF loan $7bn: PBA commends govt efforts

October 2, 2024October 15, 2024 admin 2 Comments

The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) commends the efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Finance on the successful negotiations to obtain US $7 billion, a 37-month loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the unwavering commitment of the Prime Minister of Pakistan

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HBL awarded ‘Best Board of the Year’

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 16 September 2024: HBL has been honored with the ‘Best Board of the Year’ award by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG), in recognition of its exemplary leadership, outstanding governance, and strategic oversight.

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HBL Hosts HBL China Story
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HBL Hosts “HBL China Story” Session

September 13, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 13 September 2024: HBL hosts the “HBL China Story” session, bringing together colleagues to discuss the significance of the Bank’s journey in China that started in 2005.

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National Bank of Pakistan and myZoi to enable financial inclusion

August 31, 2024 admin 1 Comment

30 August, 2024 – National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with myZoi Financial Inclusion Technologies (myZoi), a leading fintech company based in the United Arab Emirates dedicated to fostering financial inclusion and literacy.

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A REMARKABLE GROWTH OF 80% IN BEFORE TAX PROFIT THE BANK OF PUNJAB ANNOUNCEDFINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 1st HALF OF YEAR 2024

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Lahore:Ameeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab was held on August 28, 2024 to consider and approve the un-audited Financial Statements for the 1ST Half of year ended June 30, 2024.

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HBL H1’24 Profit rises to Rs 57.8 billion, an increase of 12%

August 26, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 26 August 2024: HBL today declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 57.8 billion for the first half of 2024, 12% higher than in the same period last year.

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Konnect by HBL Crowns Valorant Champions
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Konnect by HBL Crowns Valorant Champions

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 19 August 2024: Konnect by HBL (Konnect), the Bank’s branchless banking platform, held its third Aur Khelo tournament, featuring the game ‘Valorant’ in Karachi.

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Dewan Motors warns against grey imports of BMW electric vehicles in Pakistan

August 19, 2024 admin 0 Comments

KARACHI – Dewan Motors, the official importer of BMW vehicles in Pakistan, has raised concerns over the increasing number of BMW electric vehicles being imported into the country through grey market channels.

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Government’s decision to provide risk coverage to banks for growth in SME Sector

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 admin 0 Comments

In line with the Government’s efforts to give impetus to the SME sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recently conveyed

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Konnect by HBL Leads Esports in Pakistan

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 12 August 2024: Konnect by HBL (Konnect), the Bank’s branchless banking platform, leads the Esports scene in Pakistan with the launch of its third ‘Aur Khelo’ tournament, this time featuring the game ‘Valorant’.

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Ignite Signs Agreement with Netsol Technologies Limited led Consortium to Operate NIC Lahore
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Ignite Signs Agreement with Netsol Technologies

August 12, 2024August 13, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Lahore,09 Aug 2024:In a major boost for Pakistan’s burgeoning technology and startup ecosystem, Ignite – National Technology

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Indus Motor Company Extends Its Partnership with Arshad Nadeem by Gifting Him Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric
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Indus Motor Company Extends Its Partnership with Arshad Nadeem

August 11, 2024August 13, 2024 admin 1 Comment

Arshad Nadeem has been a Toyota-sponsored athlete since October 2023, embodying our shared values of determination and excellence.

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The Bank of Punjab Hosts Professor Stefan Dercon
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The Bank of Punjab Hosts Professor Stefan Dercon: A Vision for Economic Growth

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 admin 1 Comment

The Bank of Punjab Management held a client event in Lahore this week with Professor Stefan Dercon as Chief Guest.

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Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue updated on the Banking Sector’s Strategic Initiatives in Priority Sectors
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Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue updated on the Banking Sector’s Strategic Initiatives in Priority Sectors

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Karachi – Tuesday, 30 July 2024: Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb visited the Pakistan Banks’ Association and met with the Presidents & CEOs of the banking sector.

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BOP hosts Prof. Stefan Dercon for talk on the economy with business community
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BOP hosts Prof. Stefan Dercon for talk on the economy with business community

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 admin 0 Comments

The Bank of Punjab held an interactive session of Professor Stefan Dercon with local industry leaders in Karachi this week.

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HBL wins “Best Bank in Pakistan 2024” award by Euromoney

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 22 July 2024: Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 has awarded HBL the accolades of Pakistan’s Best Bank

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Watch the ‘HBL Inspire’ Podcast

July 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Global Markets Outlook And Local Impact

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Financial facilitation will augment Pak China business activities, NBP President Hasnie

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 admin 0 Comments

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) President, Mr. Rehmat Ali Hasnie, participated in the Pakistan China Business Conference held in Shenzhen, China.

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HBL and EXIM partner to boost SME exports

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Islamabad: HBL and EXIM (Export-Import Bank of Pakistan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the structuring

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HBL Islamic Banking continues to scale up its footprint in Pakistan

June 3, 2024June 5, 2024 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan, Karachi – 03 June 2024: HBL inaugurated its Islamic Banking Branch in DHA Phase 8, Karachi. This is a first-of-its-kind modular construction branch in the banking industry in Pakistan.

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HBL holds “Global Markets Outlook 2024”

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments

HBL holds “Global Markets Outlook 2024” seminars across Pakistan to provide stakeholders insights into global and domestic economies

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HBL and Agrilift join forces to accelerate digitization efforts in Pakistan's agriculture sector
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HBL and Agrilift join forces to accelerate digitization

May 9, 2024May 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments

HBL and Agrilift join forces to accelerate digitization efforts in Pakistan’s agriculture sector

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HBL’s Q1’24 profit up 40% YoY to Rs 30.1 Billion

April 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments

HBL’s Q1’24 profit up 40% YoY to Rs 30.1 Billion, starting the year with robust business fundamentals

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