Telenor Microfinance Bank’s mobile banking platform, Easypaisa has been awarded by Global Finance Magazine as ‘The Innovators 2020’ in the field of Payments. The Easypaisa App has been recognized for consistent efforts in forging new paths and introducing distinct yet sophisticated tools to tackle modern issues in Finance. ‘The Innovators 2020’ is a platform that […]

“I think the industry’s challenges stem from their ability to innovate; the capacity to transform not just products but more importantly processes, underwriting and policies to make them more suited for this “new reality””, commented Murtaza Khalil Hassan, CEO, BIMA Pakistan, while discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on insurance sector in Pakistan in an […]

The outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank, Shazad G Dada has been appointed as President and CEO of United Bank Limited. The sources said that the appointment of Shahzad G Dada is subject to the approval of the State Bank of Pakistan and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in […]

President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday approved amendments to the Companies Act, 2017, in order to provide an enabling regulatory framework to facilitate startups in the country. The Companies Act, 2017 was under review with the SECP. The Press Release, issued on Monday, read that the amendments came about based on the feedback received during […]

 “I think in the short term we will be seeing some difficulties with a lot of households struggling to meet their monthly needs. However, this is the time to focus and build new capabilities for when things become normal again”, said Muneeb Maayr, founder and CEO, Bykea during an exclusive Q&A session with Daily NewsPK. […]

1. How do you imagine the financial sector post-COVID-19? Covid-19 is an unprecedented event. The Pakistani economy will most likely sustain Rs2 trillion to Rs2.5 trillion losses in just three months, which will lead to an expected 18.5m jobless in Pakistan, and there will definitely be effects seen in the financial sector due to these […]

Mastercard has signed an agreement with Askari Bank Pakistan for a multifaceted partnership to enhance customer experience and launch new products for a growing number of the bank’s customers. The agreement is part of Mastercard and Askari bank’s commitment to bring innovative payment solutions to more people across the Middle East and Africa region and […]

Chief Executive Officer at Pakistan Society for Training and Development (PSTD), Zubina sadick discusses the overall training and learning landscape in Pakistan and shares her insights on the significance of training for any organisation in achieving its objectives in an efficient manner.  

Halima Iqbal, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer and Farwah Tapal, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Oraan share their journey at Oraan and discuss the significance of financially inclusive society while explaining their value proposition in the market.  

Chief Executive Officer at PayPro, Ali Janjua discusses about the propositions of PayPro and share his insights on financial market landscape in Pakistan.