Tag: Pakistan Banks Association

Banks And SBP Launch Pasban Remittance Rewards Scheme To Boost Formal Remittance Inflows Across Pakistan

Pakistan's banking industry and SBP have launched Pasban Remittance Rewards, offering Rs. 4 billion in quarterly prize draws for formal remittances from January 2027.

Pakistan Banks Association Hosts CXO Session on National Data Exchange Layer

Over 100 banking sector CXOs attended a Pakistan Banks Association session on WASL, the country's national data exchange layer, and its use cases for banking.

Pakistan Banks Association Announces Winners At 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026 Ceremony

Pakistan Banks Association congratulates winners of the 11th Pakistan Banking Awards 2026, recognizing excellence across banking, digital banking, agriculture and microfinance.

Pakistan Banks Association and 1LINK Partner to Boost Financial Infrastructure and PayPak Innovation

The Pakistan Banks Association and 1LINK collaborate in a high level meeting to accelerate financial tech innovations and boost the domestic PayPak ecosystem.

Pakistan Banks Association Celebrates Historic Entry into China Debt Capital Market with First Ever Sustainable Panda Bond

The Pakistan Banks Association marks a major financial milestone as the government successfully executes its inaugural Renminbi denominated capital market transaction in Beijing.

Karandaaz Pakistan and Pakistan Banks Association Launch Second Edition of Impact Finance Training 2026 in Karachi

Karandaaz Pakistan collaborates with Pakistan Banks Association and the Ministry of Finance to host the second edition of Impact Finance Training 2026 in Karachi.

Government of Pakistan Develops Enabling Policy Framework to Support Impact Investing

Adnan Pasha Siddiqui announces that Pakistan is creating a policy framework to mobilize outcome linked private capital for social, economic, and climate outcomes.

Banks Urge Government to Postpone Tax Deductions on E-commerce Payments Amid System Constraints

Banks in Pakistan are requesting the government to defer newly imposed tax deductions on e-commerce payment gateways and merchants, citing the lack of readiness in automated tax collection mechanisms and technical infrastructure.

Banks Raise Alarms Over Implementation Challenges in Pakistan’s New E-Commerce Tax Framework

The Pakistan Banks Association warns that the new e-commerce tax proposed in the Finance Bill 2025 may be unworkable without clearer guidelines, proper infrastructure, and an implementation timeline. Banks and other stakeholders cite ambiguity around tax rates, definitions, and intermediary roles as major challenges.