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SBP Designates Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2026: HBL, UBL & NBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially designated Habib Bank Limited (HBL), United Bank Limited (UBL), and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) as Domestic…
Massive Import Data Discrepancy Forces PBS Reckoning Ahead of IMF Review
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has revised import data worth up to $30 billion on a monthly and annual basis, removing discrepancies that had a…
SBP Injects Rs. 12.38 Trillion Into Banking System Through OMO
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs. 12.38 trillion into the banking system on Friday through conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMO) to…
SBP Reserves Gain $25 Million to Reach $17.08 Billion
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase during the week ended August 13, 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP…
SBP Cancels License of Al-Rahim Exchange Company Over Severe Violations
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) just took strict regulatory action recently. SBP officially cancelled the authorization and license of M/S Al-Rahim Exchange Company (Pvt.)…
Pakistan’s Loan Demand Rebounds Sharply During FY26
Demand for bank loans in Pakistan increased significantly during the fourth quarter of FY2026, with businesses and consumers showing stronger appetite for borrowing, according to…
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $14 Million to $22.5 Billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $14 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, reaching $22.498 billion, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).…
SBP Tightens Oversight of Rs88 Billion Export Subsidy Package
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to tighten oversight of export finance schemes after the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved an Rs88 billion…
Muhammad Ali Malik Appointed SBP Deputy Governor for 5 Years
The federal government has appointed Muhammad Ali Malik as Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a five-year term with immediate effect. According to…
BoP Set to Issue Rs. 30 Billion Shares to Punjab Government in Major Equity Move
The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has just announced a massive financial move. The bank plans to issue up to Rs. 30 billion worth of ordinary…
Banks Push Single-Window Fix for PM Housing Scheme in Rawalpindi
Banks have proposed setting up a single-window documentation system at the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to simplify and speed up processing under the Prime Minister…
SBP Tightens Rules on Premium Prize Bond Settlements
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all commercial banks to settle Premium Prize Bond (PPB) sale transactions on the same day, according to…
SBP Raises Borrowing Limit for Large Unrated Private Borrowers to Rs. 10 Billion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has significantly increased the aggregate borrowing limit for large unrated private sector borrowers, raising the cap from Rs. 3 billion…
