It is expected to benefit govt in terms of lower debt rollover cost.

Book about one of the largest banks in 1980s with $22b in deposits, offices in 72 countries launched at IBA

Urge adoption of job-rich growth strategy in upcoming budget

Standard Chartered is not just a rich man’s bank, insists head of retail banking

Rising tax rates have only paved the way for tax evasion and increased illicit trade of cigarettes in Pakistan

Amounts to Rs60.8b at end of December, up 4.7%

Sources say Al Baraka, a small Islamic bank with 75 branches across Pakistan is likely to get the deal finalised

Crude price has gained over 60% since January 20

President and chairman says bank sees a number of opportunities in country

From nationalisation to a complex and inefficient tax structure, we have seen it all