The federal government has successfully raised Rs. 118.05 billion through the 32nd auction of Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk, signaling continued investor confidence in Shariah-compliant financial instruments. The development highlights strong participation from both institutional and corporate investors in Pakistan’s Islamic finance sector. According to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the auction attracted bids worth Rs. […]
Bank Al Habib’s 2025 Profit Falls 23% Amid Lower Policy Rate and Rising Costs
Bank Al Habib (PSX: BAHL) has reported a consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs. 32.46 billion for 2025, marking a 23 percent year-on-year decline. The drop in earnings has been attributed to a reduction in the policy rate and increased operating expenses during the year. The banking sector has been adjusting to a changing interest rate […]
Pakistan, IMF Reach Staff-Level Agreement Worth $3.3 Billion Under EFF and RSF
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), a major step signaling renewed confidence in Pakistan’s economic management and reform progress. The agreement covers the second review of the EFF and the first review of the RSF, with […]