Two Years, Two Upgrades; PACRA raises easypaisa digital bank’s rating to ‘AA-’
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA) has upgraded easypaisa digital bank’s long-term credit rating from A+ to AA-, reflecting the bank’s strong position as Pakistan’s leading digital bank and its successful transition into a fully licensed Digital Retail Bank (DRB). This represents easypaisa’s second consecutive credit rating upgrade from PACRA…
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm commitment to $5bn trade target
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen its time-tested strategic partnership with Türkiye. He was addressing a joint press stakeout with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul today. The Prime Minister said Pakistan and Türkiye share an extraordinary bond founded on centuries of common history, shared…
‘Pakistan offers vast hydrocarbon investment opportunities’
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has said that Pakistan possesses vast geological potential for hydrocarbons that remains largely untapped. He was addressing the Pakistan-Türkiye B2B Conference in Istanbul today, which was also attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Türkiye’s Vice President, Cevdet Yilmaz. The Petroleum Minister said that…
SBP Unveils New Official Website
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned official website, which will go live on Wednesday July 1, 2026, and will be accessible to all stakeholders at www.sbp.org.pk. The revamped website will provide a faster, easier and user-friendly digital experience for citizens, businesses, financial…
easypaisa digital bank to Digitize Payment Experience across Servis Shoes Stores Nationwide
Pakistan’s first and leading digital retail bank, easypaisa digital bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Servis Shoes, one of Pakistan’s leading footwear and apparel brands, to enable QR-based digital payment and Soundbox solutions across 300 stores nationwide. The signing ceremony, attended by leadership and stakeholders from both organizations,…
Pakistan, Italy sign concessional loan agreement worth €20 million
Pakistan and Italy have signed a concessional loan agreement amounting to 20 million euros. The loan is aimed at supporting the Professional Capacity Building and Extension in Agriculture project under Pakistan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) National Reform Programme. Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Humair Karim and Italian Ambassador Marilina…
