A truly Shariah-compliant product is a must for the Islamic banking model to be sustainable While the Islamic Banking industry in Pakistan has been growing at a fast pace ever since its re-launch in 2002, the government is making all out efforts to develop an alternate system for all segments of the banking industry. Official sources claimed that a plan of Islamic products for National Saving Scheme (NSS) is …
Read More »Pakistan’s banking sector opening up to get rewards
Pakistan’s banking sector reforms which were started in the early 1990s have transformed the sector into a well-organized, strong and sound banking system. It is playing a significant role in economic development and setting a performance status of the state. Still it needs to play a larger role in mobilizing local’s savings, which are critical to grow its entire investment stages. State Bank of Pakistan needs to make sure …
Read More »Terminos T24: best banking solution in the world
Terminos is considered as the best core banking system in the world whereas the Terminos Group is the leading software solution provider in the world. Terminos globally is used by more than 2,000 financial institutions, which includes 38 of 50 top banks. The system collectively manages more than 500 million customers in the world. Not only does Terminos T24 serve conventional banking, the system has been modified for Islamic …
Read More »ICT- banking industry is the best beneficiary
Although the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is taking roots in almost every segment of the society and even weeding out the chronic rot of file culture in our government organizations, yet the best advantage of the ICT is being enjoyed by the financial sector in Pakistan. In this respect, the Standard Chartered Bank, Pakistan’s largest international bank is taking a lead with one step ahead in its drive …
Read More »Growth challenges for banking sector in Balochistan
The deficiency of resources is the root cause of underdevelopment in Balochistan. Lack of capital, low investment and low productivity has led to the low income of the province, and hence it is caught up in the vicious circle of poverty. The province’s human and material resources remained unutilized or underutilized. The people are technologically backward. Illiteracy is higher and hence the people lack the initiative and entrepreneurial ability. …
Read More »How interest rates can help the country achieve a positive GDP rate?
With the new year having started, the prospects of the banking sector in terms of growth are looking bright. However, the question, which must be looked into is whether or not these banks will be able to help the government during its 5-year term and help the economy in achieving growth by helping the business and industrial sectors in particular. For high rates of growth to be achieved in …
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