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HBL to Chair SCO IBC 2027

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The Annual Council Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Interbank Consortium (SCO IBC) was held on 2 July 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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PACRA Upgrades The Bank of Punjab to AAA

July 1, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has been upgraded to a long-term entity rating of AAA from AA+ by The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), with the short-term rating held at A1+ and a Stable Outlook.

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HBL PMI: Business Confidence Climbs to 2026 High Despite Steady Manufacturing Activity

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The HBL Manufacturing PMI edged down to 50.8 in June 2026 from 50.9 in May, marking a second straight month of modest expansion in manufacturing activity.

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HBL, Pakistan’s leading financial institution, proudly celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Beijing Branch

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 admin 0 Comments

HBL, Pakistan’s leading financial institution, proudly celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Beijing Branch

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HBL celebrates 5 years in Beijing, China

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 admin 0 Comments

HBL celebrates 5 years in Beijing, China

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HBL PMI: Manufacturing Activity Rebounds; Inflation Risks Cloud Outlook

June 29, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The HBL Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, edged up to 50.9 in May 2026 from 49.9 in the previous month, signaling an uptick in manufacturing activity.

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Punjab PPRA, PITB, and BOP Host Seminar on New e-Procurement System

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Punjab PPRA, PITB, and BOP Host Seminar on New e-Procurement System Ahead of July 1 rollout

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Nestlé Pakistan & PCSIR Mark World Food Safety Day 2026 with National Stakeholders

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The HBL Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, edged up to 50.9 in May 2026 from 49.9 in the previous month, signaling an uptick in manufacturing activity.

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HBL PMI: Manufacturing Activity Rebounds; Inflation Risks Cloud Outlook

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The HBL Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, edged up to 50.9 in May 2026 from 49.9 in the previous month, signaling an uptick in manufacturing activity.

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HBLPSL

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman – HBL, speaking at the final match of the HBLPSL 11 tournament on 3 May 2026.

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HBL Manufacturing PMI Falls Amid Stagflationary Headwinds

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The HBL Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.9 during April 2026, down from 52.9 in the previous month, marking the first contractionary reading since October 2025, when widespread flooding disrupted activity. The latest data points to the emergence of broad-based stagflationary pressures emanating from Middle East War.

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The Bank of Punjab Signs Strategic MoU with Stacks

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 admin 0 Comments

The Bank of Punjab has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Stacks, marking an important step toward transforming Pakistan’s remittance landscape and strengthening the country’s digital financial ecosystem.

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Visa Opens the Door to AI-Driven Shopping for Businesses Worldwide

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Part of the Visa Intelligent Commerce portfolio, Intelligent Commerce Connect will enable more ways for agents to pay and merchants to accept agentic transactions in a single integration

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HBL Awarded Mandate of Project Financing for GHG Emissions Mitigation Limited (GEM)

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 admin 0 Comments

HBL has been awarded the mandate to arrange project financing for GHG Emissions Mitigation Limited (GEM), a project company jointly established by Mari Energies Limited and Ghani Chemical Industries Limited.

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HBL Manufacturing PMI Hits One Year High But Sentiment Moderates

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Pakistan’s manufacturing sector gained momentum in February, with the HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI rising to 53.6 in February from 51.8 Last month

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HBL Leads PKR 75.9 Billion Financing Mandate
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HBL Leads PKR 75.9 Billion Financing

February 27, 2026 admin 0 Comments

In a move aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, Frontier Works Organization (FWO) has mandated local banks to arrange a project finance facility of up to PKR 75.9 billion.

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Ustad Salamat Ali captivates NAPA audience

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Ustad Salamat Ali captivates NAPA audience

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Nestlé Announces USD 60 Million Additional Investment in Pakistan

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Stakeholders call for unified national Extended Producer Responsibility framework as Pakistan advances toward circularity

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PBA Congratulates Industry on Historic Performance

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 admin 0 Comments

Stakeholders call for unified national Extended Producer Responsibility framework as Pakistan advances toward circularity

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BoP Partners in Historic Launch of Pakistan’s First-Ever Skills Impact Bond

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 admin 0 Comments

BoP Partners in Historic Launch of Pakistan’s First-Ever Skills Impact Bond

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SICPA Pakistan Marks 30 Years of Excellence and Partnership in Pakistan

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments

SICPA Pakistan Marks 30 Years of Excellence and Partnership in Pakistan

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Stakeholders call for unified national Extended Producer Responsibility framework

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Stakeholders call for unified national Extended Producer Responsibility framework as Pakistan advances toward circularity

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Manufacturing Activity Rebounds; PMI back to Growth Levels

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 admin 0 Comments

Manufacturing Activity Rebounds; PMI back to Growth Levels

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