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Pakistan Records $459 Million Current Account Surplus in May 2026
Pakistan posted a current account surplus of $459 million in May 2026, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Fall 11.8% in May but Remain on Track for $4.5bn Target
Pakistan’s IT and telecom export earnings fell in May 2026 after reaching a record level in April. However, exports during the first 11 months of…
Pakistan Borrowing Costs Fall as Inflation Outlook Improves After SBP Decision
Pakistan’s borrowing costs declined across most maturities on Monday after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged and signaled a…
SBP Keeps Monetary Policy Rate Unchanged at 11.5% to Maintain Economic Stability
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made a major announcement today. On June 15, 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held a crucial meeting.…
SBP Expands Apna Ghar Scheme to Overseas Pakistanis, Developers Phase
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expanded the Wazir-e-Azam Apna Ghar Program to include overseas Pakistanis, enabling them to access government-backed housing finance for…
SBP Raises Deposit Insurance Limit to Rs. 1 Million for Bank Customers
Bank customers across Pakistan will receive greater financial protection after the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) increased the deposit insurance coverage limit from Rs. 500,000 to…
SBP Removes Prior Approval Requirement for Islamic Banking Windows
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has relaxed regulatory requirements for banks seeking to expand Islamic banking services, allowing conventional banks and microfinance banks to…
SBP Launches Nationwide Survey on Digital Payment Services in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide survey to collect public feedback on digital payment services as part of efforts to strengthen…
Govt Borrows Rs3.5 Trillion in 11 Months Despite IMF Warning
The federal government borrowed Rs3.5 trillion from commercial banks in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data revealed…
SBP Expands Naya Pakistan Certificates to Saudi Riyal and UAE Dirham
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced issuance of Naya Pakistan Certificates in Saudi riyal and UAE dirham, offering slightly lower returns compared with investments…
Govt to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency in Budget 2026–27
The federal government plans to impose a capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions as part of the upcoming budget 2026-27, informed sources confirmed. The government,…
SHC Orders SBP to Reinstate Employee Over Heart Condition
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended the dismissal of Iman Gulzar, a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) employee fired due to a rare congenital…
Documents Reveal Pakistan State Firm Chiefs Earn up to Rs. 10M Monthly
Official records have revealed that senior executives at state-owned banks and investment firms receive salaries far exceeding those of most government employees. The managing director…
