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Day: August 25, 2026

JS Bank Reports Significant Profit Growth for First Half of 2026

Karachi: JS Bank Limited announced a 105% increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2026, with figures reaching PKR 3.199 billion. The company also reported a 90% rise in profit before tax, climbing to PKR 6.640 billion. This performance …

State Bank of Pakistan Releases Latest Exchange Rates

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan announced the weighted average customer exchange rates for various currencies against the Pakistani Rupee as of August 25, 2026, highlighting minor fluctuations in the buying and selling rates compared to previous d…

Exchange Rates in Pakistan Show Stability Across Major Currencies

KARACHI: The latest figures from Pakistan’s currency exchange market indicate a relatively stable trading environment for major foreign currencies against the Pakistani rupee. In the interbank market, the U.S. dollar traded at a buying rate of 277.52 …

Exchange Rates in Pakistan Show Minor Fluctuations

Karachi: Exchange rates for major currencies in Pakistan showed slight variations in the open market, impacting buying and selling trends, according to the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP).

According to ECAP, the U.S. dollar was bou…

FPCCI Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Transition to Cashless Economy

Karachi: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) convened a roundtable session today, drawing key stakeholders from government and private sectors to discuss the adoption of a cashless economy. The session, led by FPCCI …

Allied Bank Ltd. Reports 10% Decline in First Half 2026 Profit

Karachi: Allied Bank Ltd. (ABL) presented its financial results for the first half of the calendar year 2026 during an analyst briefing, highlighting a 10% year-on-year decrease in net profit after tax (NPAT) to PkR15.7 billion, equivalent to earnings…