SBP Unveils Framework to Ensure Fair Treatment of Consumers and Ethical Business Conduct

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework titled “Business Conduct and Fair Treatment of Consumers Regulatory Framework (BC&FRF)”, aimed at…

Muhammadi Exchange Company’s FX License Revoked by State Bank of Pakistan

By Usama Asghar ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revoked the authorization of M/s Muhammadi Exchange Company (Pvt.) Ltd. to operate in the foreign exchange business, effective…

SBP Injects Over Rs. 9.9 Trillion into Money Market at 11.01% Rate

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a major Reverse Repo (Injection) Open Market Operation (OMO) on October 17, 2025, injecting Rs. 9.94 trillion into…

Samba Bank Gets SBP’s Green Light to Become a Full Islamic Bank

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Samba Bank Limited has received in-principle approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to convert into a full Islamic bank. This marks a major…

Barq: Saudi Fintech Gets SBP Approval to Launch EMI in Pakistan

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Saudi Arabian fintech giant barq has secured In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to set up an Electronic Money Institution (EMI)…

Pakistan’s Inflation May Exceed Target Range in FY26 Amid Rising Food and Energy Costs: SBP

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s central bank has warned that inflation may surpass its medium-term target of 5%–7% in the latter half of FY2025-26, driven by flood-induced food shortages…

SBP Seeks Resolution as Roosevelt Hotel Debt Issue Worsens

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has raised concerns over the delay in repayment of a National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) loan linked to the…

Private Sector Borrowing Halts in Q1 FY26

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The first quarter of FY26 ended without any new private sector borrowing in Pakistan, highlighting the fragile state of the economy and the growing uncertainty…

SBP Injects PKR 3.3 Trillion to Stabilize Liquidity

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected over PKR 3.3 trillion into the financial system through its latest Open Market Operations (OMOs), aiming to…

SBP Clarifies No Major Revision in Current Account After PBS Data Update

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday clarified that there will be no significant revisions to the country’s current account balance following the recent…

Govt Launches Cost Sharing Scheme for e-Bikes and Rickshaws

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has launched a cost sharing scheme for electric bikes and rickshaws, aiming to promote clean energy, affordable transport, and green mobility in…

SBP Directs Banks to Begin Phase II of Basel III Reforms

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has instructed commercial banks to initiate Phase II of Basel III reforms, aimed at addressing weaknesses in the pre-crisis…

SBP Clarifies 2 Hours Cooling Period in Digital Funds Transfer

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that the 2 hours cooling period does not affect digital funds transfer, which remains instant. According to…

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