Finance in Pakistan
Cover Story – 50 Years of Finance: How Pakistan’s Banking Industry Evolved
Half a century ago, Pakistan’s banks were locked down by the state—slow, rigid, and built for a different world. Today, banking happens on...
Afifa ManiarNovember 3, 2025
Financial Influencers, Social Media, and the Economy
In the age of Wi-Fi and Wall Street, your best financial advisor might just be a 23-year-old with a ring light on a...
Areeb AsifOctober 15, 2025
Why Gen Z is Obsessed with Quick Money
Pakistan’s economy is in a state of crisis. The inflation rate has left citizens struggling to afford even the basics: electricity, fuel and...
Yousuf YaseenOctober 9, 2025
From Karachi to the World: IBA’s Next Chapter in Business Education with Dr Abdullah Zafar Sheikh
Dr Abdullah Z. Sheikh, Dean of the School of Business Studies at IBA Karachi, brings a global perspective to business education. With a...
Ayesha AnjumOctober 8, 2025
Women in Banking – Empowering Financial Independence in Pakistan
As Pakistan witnesses a sharp rise in women account holders, from 13 to 31 million in just five years. The banking sector is...
Danish SaeedOctober 8, 2025
Committees: Rewiring the Pakistani Mindset Around Money
Rooted in tradition and fuelled by trust, ballot committees have long been a revolution for Pakistani women. They are not just money-saving tools;...
Syed Aamir BukhariSeptember 25, 2025
In Conversation with Muneer Kamal – CEO of Pakistan Banks Association
With over 40 years of experience in banking and corporate leadership. Muneer Kamal now leads the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) with a vision...
Afifa ManiarJuly 7, 2025
