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SBP Launches Online Portal for Investing in Government Securities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday introduced a new digital portal that provides another online channel for individuals and businesses to invest in…
SBP Reserves Rise Again, Cross $14.5 Billion Mark
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have continued to strengthen, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting another weekly gain, pushing its total reserves above $14.5…
Rupee Extends Winning Streak, Gains for 28th Straight Day Against US Dollar
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its upward momentum on Monday, marking its 28th consecutive day of gains against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank…
SBP Plans Major Push for Financial Literacy in Pakistan by FY2028
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced an ambitious plan to strengthen financial literacy in Pakistan by reaching 10 million people by the close…
SBP Calls for Collaboration to Speed Up Islamic and Digital Banking
Pakistan’s central bank is calling for a united push to fast-track the country’s shift toward Islamic and digital banking. Senior officials from the State Bank…
Pakistani Rupee Hits Six-Month High Against US Dollar
he Pakistani rupee continued its upward trend on Tuesday, reaching a nearly six-month high against the US dollar, reflecting improved market confidence and steady inflows.…
Rupee Gains Slightly Against Dollar, Shows Mixed Global Trend
The Pakistani rupee saw a minor uptick against the US dollar on Monday, closing at Rs. 281.01, marking a marginal appreciation of Rs. 0.01 in…
SBP to Block All Unverified Digital Wallets from Today, 25 October
Millions of Pakistanis may lose access to their digital bank accounts and mobile wallets starting October 25, 2025. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is…
Pakistan Loses $9 Billion Annually to Financial Scams: Global Report
Pakistan is losing an estimated $9.3 billion annually around 2.5% of its GDP to financial scams, according to the Global State of Scams Report 2025…
Women’s Active Bank Accounts in Pakistan Rise to 37 Million
The number of women’s active bank accounts in Pakistan has surged from 20 million to 37 million, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor…
Current Account Surplus Hits $110 Million in September
Pakistan’s current account surplus reached $110 million in September, marking a sharp turnaround from the previous months’ deficits, according to data released by the State…
Pakistan Faces $11 Billion Import Data Discrepancy
A major import data discrepancy has raised concerns after the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a difference of $11 billion over the past two…
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate Rises to 101.73 in September 2025
Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) climbed to 101.73 in September 2025, up from 100.09 in August, reflecting a 1.64% month-on-month increase, according to fresh…