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Pakistan, Karachi – 17 July 2026: Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 has awarded HBL the accolade of ‘Pakistan’s Best Bank’.

HBL Unveils HBL PayPak UnionPay Co-Badge Card: Empowering Domestic payment schemes with global connectivity

Senior leadership of Mastercard and The Bank of Punjab (BOP) met in Karachi to reaffirm and expand their strategic alliance aimed at supporting Pakistan’s transition towards a cashless, digitally connected and financially inclusive economy.

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) today concluded the second Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), reaffirming the banking industry’s collective commitment to supporting Pakistan’s next phase of economic transformation through stronger collaboration, innovation, financial inclusion, and policy dialogue.

The Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E Robert-Jan Seigert visited FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) Head Office and met with the company’s leadership team to discuss the organization’s progress, the broader outlook of Pakistan’s dairy sector, and opportunities for future growth and investments in the dairy sector.

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

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.

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.

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

HBL celebrates 5 years in Beijing, China

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ustad Salamat Ali captivates NAPA audience

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