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HBL Zarai Launches “Khushiyan Da Mela” Bringing Agriculture, Banking, Community & Connectivity Together for Rural Pakistan
Byspinpk.com 20 January 2026

HBL Zarai Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of HBL, has launched a landmark rural engagement initiative titled “Khushiyan Da Mela” (Festival of Happiness), a first of its kind agriculture focused community festival designed exclusively for the farming heartland of Pakistan. The inaugural event was held in Chak 305-EB, Burewala, a complete rural setting, reflecting…

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JS Global Boosts Investor Participation at PSX, Adding Over 26,000 New Accounts in 2025
Byspinpk.com 19 January 2026

Pakistan’s capital markets witnessed notable growth in 2025, with JS Global Capital Limited playing a significant role in expanding the investor base. The brokerage added more than 26,000 new equity accounts during the year, accounting for nearly a quarter (24.55%) of the 107,061 new investors who joined the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). This increase follows…

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JS Bank and KuickPay enable RAAST QR Payments for SLIC Customers under PM’s Cashless Initiative
Byspinpk.com 13 January 2026

JS Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan, in partnership with KuickPay, has enabled Raast QR–based insurance premium payments for customers of the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC), the country’s largest life and health insurer. This service aligns with the vision of His Excellency, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz…

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PTCL Group injecting PKR 15 Billion (USD 53 Mn) capital into U Microfinance Bank Limited
Byspinpk.com 2 January 2026

PTCL Group injecting PKR 15 Billion (USD 53 Mn) capital into U Microfinance Bank to support Bank’s robust growth and build digital platform. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the parent company of U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), has approved a capital injection of PKR 15 billion* (approximately USD 53 million) into the Bank, one…

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Pakistan Banks Association Elects Zafar Masud as Chairman and Constitutes 16-Member Executive Committee
Byspinpk.com 29 December 2025

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) elected and constituted a new 16-member Executive Committee, including two female members and eight newly inducted member banks, marking a strategic shift toward greater inclusivity and broader industry representation. Following the elections, the Executive Committee unanimously elected Mr. Zafar Masud, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Bank of Punjab,…

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Zindigi Transforms CECOS University into KPK’s First Cashless University
Byspinpk.com 17 December 202517 December 2025

CECOS University Peshawar, in collaboration with Zindigi Powered by JS Bank, is set to become KPK’s first fully cashless and financially inclusive university, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s digital education landscape. Under this initiative, every student will receive a fully functional bank account, complemented by a personalized Zindigi Debit Card. The campus will be…

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Zindigi & eShaafi Partners to Make Healthcare More Accessible
Byspinpk.com 12 December 2025

In a significant step forward for Pakistan’s digital health and financial ecosystem, Zindigi and eShaafi have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly drive innovation and to advance digital healthcare access for masses, especially those in remote and underserved communities. This collaboration brings together eShaafi’s end-to-end telehealth ecosystem and Zindigi’s advanced digital payment ecosystem, enabling…

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Standard Chartered Pakistan and British International Investment disburse $3.5mn to Kashf Foundation under unfunded Risk Participation Programme
Byspinpk.com 10 December 2025

Standard Chartered Pakistan and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, made their first disbursement of $3.5 million to Kashf Foundation under their unfunded Risk-Participation Agreement. This disbursement marks a significant milestone for both institutions’ commitment to supporting financial inclusion, empowering underserved communities, and catalysing private sector-led growth. Through this…

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BankIslami Strengthens Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Links Through Strategic Dialogue in Riyadh, in the Presence of Ambassador Ahmad Farooq
Byspinpk.com 5 December 2025

BankIslami hosted a reception dinner in Riyadh in honor of His Excellency Ahmad Farooq, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event brought together members of Saudi civil society as well as the Pakistani diaspora. Commenting on the nearly eight-decade-long partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Ambassador Farooq highlighted…

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Zindigi and Orient Electronics Launch Digital Supply Chain Financing to Empower Pakistan’s SMEs
Byspinpk.com 26 November 2025

Zindigi powered by JS Bank and Orient Electronics Pvt. Ltd have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce Digital Supply Chain Financing (DSCF) for suppliers and distributors across Orient’s value chain. Through this initiative, Zindigi empowers SMEs with structured, cost-efficient financing that is easy to access and strengthens risk management. With Zindigi’s digital…

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