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Pakistan Central Govt Debt Rises to Rs. 78.5 Trillion in December 2025
Pakistan’s central government debt surged to Rs. 78.5 trillion in December 2025, marking a 1.3 percent increase on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, according to the…
SBP Governor Expects Pakistan’s Economy to Outperform IMF Forecasts
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed projected that Pakistan’s economy could grow up to 4.75 percent in FY26, exceeding the International Monetary Fund’s…
Dubai Remittances Cross $540 Million as Pakistan Gets $3.46 Billion
Pakistan received over $540 million from Dubai remittances in January 2026, marking the highest inflow from the city and reinforcing its position as a major…
Pakistan Capital Market Successfully Transitions to the T+1 Settlement Cycle
Pakistan’s capital market has officially transitioned to the T+1 settlement cycle, a landmark reform that strengthens efficiency, reduces risk, and aligns the country with international…
Pakistan’s GDP Growth Projected at Up to 4.75% in FY26: SBP
Pakistan’s economic outlook has strengthened, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) projecting real GDP growth between 3.75% and 4.75% for FY26, according to its…
Will New Currency Notes Be Available This Eid? SBP Gives Clear Answer
Pakistanis will not see newly designed currency notes this Eid, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that the issuance process has not…
State Bank of Pakistan Approves New Currency Note Designs
The State Bank of Pakistan has finalized the designs for new currency notes, the bank’s governor, Jameel Ahmad, confirmed. The designs were approved by the…
Commercial Banks Questioned Over SMS Charges, Meezan Bank in Spotlight
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Tuesday sharply criticized commercial banks, for charging customers high fees for SMS alerts and other routine…
SBP Rules Out Discontinuation of Rs5,000 Currency Note
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has categorically ruled out any proposal to discontinue the Rs5,000 currency note, putting an end…
SBP Announces Bank Holiday on February 5, 2026
All banks across Pakistan will remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026, as the country observes Kashmir Day, following an announcement by the State Bank…
USD to PKR Drops for 88th Day After SBP Decision
The USD to PKR exchange rate declined for the 88th consecutive trading session on January 27, 2026, as the Pakistani rupee continued its steady recovery…
State Bank of Pakistan Buys $7 Billion in Interbank Forex Market Within 12 Months
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has purchased nearly $7 billion from the interbank foreign exchange market over the last 12 months, underscoring a sustained…
Pakistan Commits Rs. 100 Billion for EV Subsidies Until 2030
Pakistan has begun transferring subsidies to applicants under its Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) Scheme, targeting electric bikes and rickshaws. The government says this move…
