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August 27, 2026
Meta will pay up to $16.68 billion and impose daily limits and nighttime blocks for teen Facebook and Instagram users to settle claims states said platforms harmed children.
August 27, 2026
United Bank Limited (UBL) shareholders have approved a further equity investment of up to Rs22 billion in Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL), subject to the discounted rights issue and regulatory approvals. The move could increase UBL’s stake while supporting KMBL’s recapitalisation and financial stability.
August 24, 2026
ABHI Microfinance Bank has joined EPL Summit 2026 as a Strategic Partner, supporting discussions on the future of Pakistan’s digital commerce ecosystem. The summit will focus on digital payments, financial inclusion, technology, e-commerce, logistics and the infrastructure needed to support the country’s digital economy.
August 23, 2026
PMIC won Best Contribution by a Non-Bank Entity at the Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, serving 4.1 million clients with 89% women and PKR 3.9 billion in poverty zones.
August 22, 2026
Pakistan is seeking a proposed $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the United States to strengthen confidence in its currency and foreign exchange position. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said talks with the US Treasury and Export-Import Bank are underway, with feedback expected by the end of September.
August 22, 2026
Pakistan has formally opened the licensing process for virtual asset service providers, marking a major step toward regulating the country's growing digital asset sector.
August 22, 2026
IFC and Bank Alfalah have launched Pakistan's first DPR financing programme, with an initial transaction of up to $100 million.
August 12, 2026
South Korea's Bankware Global has secured a Rs1.57 billion contract to develop systems and supply software for Pakistan Post.
August 11, 2026
The Bank of Punjab has proposed issuing up to Rs30 billion worth of ordinary shares to the Government of Punjab through a non-rights issue, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, with the subscription planned in two tranches by June 2027.
August 11, 2026
Lucky Cement plans to invest up to Rs1.2bn in NRL to advance copper-gold exploration and pre-feasibility studies in Chagai, Balochistan.
August 6, 2026
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has called for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and inclusive fintech development, emphasizing trust, accountability, human oversight and evidence-based policymaking to support Pakistan's digital transformation.
