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Banking news, regulatory updates and practical explainers for readers in Pakistan. Explore the sources behind each story and what the developments mean for customers and professionals.
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SECP Pushes Digital Transformation in Pakistan’s Insurance Sector
SECP’s September 2026 insurance dialogue focused on digital distribution, consumer protection and technology-driven growth across Pakistan’s insurance market.
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SECP Approves Shariah-Compliant Digital Financing for Small Businesses: Why It Matters
SECP’s September 2026 approval highlights the growing role of Shariah-compliant digital finance in serving Pakistan’s small-business segment.
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Pakistan Insurance Claims Cross One Million: What SECP’s 2025 Industry Data Reveals
SECP says insurers settled more than one million selected claims in 2025, while life and non-life claim payments reached significant levels.
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Pakistan Policy Rate at 11.5%: What SBP’s September 2026 Decision Means for Banks and Borrowers
SBP kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in September 2026. Here is what the decision means for banking, deposits, financing and business conditions.
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Women Microfinance Credit Guarantee Facility: What SBP’s 2026 Framework Means for Financial Inclusion
SBP’s Women Microfinance Credit Guarantee Facility adds a new policy tool for expanding formal finance for women. Bankopedia examines the framework’s significance for lenders and inclusion.
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Digital Proof of Life for Pensioners: What SBP’s Revised 2026 SOP Means
SBP has revised the SOP for Digital Proof of Life and pension disbursement. Bankopedia explains why digital verification matters for pensioners and banks.
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Pakistan’s Financial Inclusion Strategy 2024–28: Five Numbers That Matter
Pakistan’s NFIS 2024–28 is moving from strategy to measurable implementation. Bankopedia highlights five indicators shaping digital access, agriculture and inclusion.
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Private AI in Banking: Why Data Governance Could Define Pakistan’s Next Digital Leap
As Pakistan’s digital banking data expands, AI governance, privacy and auditability are becoming strategic issues. Bankopedia examines the case for controlled AI.
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Zarkhez-e Asaan Digital Qarza: Inside Pakistan’s Push to Digitise Agricultural Credit
Pakistan’s Zarkhez-e Asaan Digital Qarza platform is bringing digital infrastructure to agricultural lending. Here is what the model means for farmers and banks.
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CLIS+ Explained: How Pakistan’s Crop Loan Insurance Framework Is Changing
SBP’s revised Crop Loan Insurance Scheme Plus introduces technology-driven triggers, broader crop coverage and enhanced protection. Here is what CLIS+ changes.
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Pakistan’s Digital Banks in 2026: What the New Banking Model Could Change
Pakistan’s digital-bank licensing journey is moving forward. Bankopedia looks at what branchless banking models could change for customers, SMEs and competition.
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