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SBP May Hike Interest Rate to 14% Amid Inflation and IMF Delay
The State Bank of Pakistan is reportedly preparing for a significant increase in its benchmark interest rate at the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for April 27,…
SBP Pumps Nearly Rs. 14 Trillion Into Banking System
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday injected over Rs. 13.68 trillion into the money market through conventional and Shariah-compliant open market operations to support liquidity in the…
SBP Allows Teenagers to Open Independent Bank Accounts in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling teenagers to independently open and operate bank accounts and digital wallets across the country.…
SBP Data Shows Drop in IT Exports in February
Pakistan’s IT and telecom export remittances declined for the second consecutive month in February 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of…
Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Cloud Pakistan Inflation Outlook
The State Banka of Pakistan (SBP) has warned that inflation could remain above seven percent during the remaining months of fiscal year 2026 and continue…
PVARA Gains Legal Backing as Pakistan Enacts Virtual Assets Act 2026
Pakistan’s Parliament has officially passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, a landmark law set to regulate the country’s fast-growing digital finance sector. The act establishes…
Will SBP Issue Fresh Bank Notes for Eid ul Fitr 2026? State Bank Clarifies Viral Claim
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has denied issuing any notice regarding the non-availability of fresh currency notes for Eid ul Fitr 2026. The clarification…
Banks to Operate on Saturday for Tax Payments
Commercial banks across Pakistan will open selected branches on Saturday, February 28, from 9am to 1pm, following directions issued by the State Bank of Pakistan…
Pakistan’s Ramadan Relief Package: A Case Study in Digital Governance Done Right
Pakistan’s tech ecosystem has long been associated with startups, freelancers, and the promise of a digital economy that always seems within reach. Yet the most…
Foreign Investors Repatriate $1.7bn from Pakistan in 7MFY26 as Profit Outflows Surge
Foreign investors repatriated nearly $1.7 billion in profits and dividends from Pakistan during the first seven months of FY2025-26 (7MFY26), reflecting higher earnings outflows across…
SBP Foreign Reserves Rise by $19 Million in Latest Week
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a week-on-week increase of $19.1 million in its foreign reserves for the week ending February 13, 2026. The…
Revised Banking Hours Announced for Ramadan 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced revised office and banking hours for Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1447 AH. The updated schedule will be followed by all…
SBP Raises Nearly Rs1 Trillion in T-Bill Auction as Yields Surge
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully raised Rs997 billion in Wednesday’s Treasury Bill (T-Bill) auction, surpassing the government’s target of Rs450 billion. The auction…
