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Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Rise to $14.55 Billion Amid SBP Liquidity Injection
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a slight increase during the week ending November 14, 2025, with the State Bank of Pakistan’s holdings rising by $27…
Senate Panel Calls on SBP to End Mandatory Abaya Rules for Female Bank Staff
In a significant development, a Senate committee has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to intervene after reports emerged that some Islamic banks were forcing…
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Jumps to $733m in 4MFY26 as Trade Gap Widens
Pakistan’s current account deficit has sharply widened to $733 million in the first four months of FY26, signalling renewed pressure on the economy despite a…
SBP Tightens Cash Dollar Controls, Mandates Account Transfers for All FCY Deposits
In a major step to curb cash-based dollar dealings, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has ordered banks and exchange companies to stop handing over…
SBP Reserves Hit a Four-Year High as Pakistan Awaits IMF Inflow
Foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) hit a four-year high this week. The central bank reported a $22 million increase during…
Roshan Digital Account Inflows Rise to $205 Million in October 2025
The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) continued its positive momentum as inflows reached $205 million in October 2025, marking a slight increase from $204 million in…
SBP Governor Calls for Regional Integration to Strengthen Asian Capital Markets
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has urged stronger regional cooperation and innovation to create integrated capital markets across Asia, emphasizing that collaboration…
SBP Orders Banks to Digitally Onboard SMEs via Video Calls and GPS
In a major push toward financial digitization, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks and DFIs to introduce end-to-end digital onboarding for SMEs,…
Govt to Gradually Phase Out Remittance Incentive Schemes
The government has approved a gradual phase-out of the Home Remittance Incentive Schemes (HRIS) to ensure foreign exchange inflows remain stable and unaffected. The Economic…
SBP Launches Online Portal for Investing in Government Securities
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday introduced a new digital portal that provides another online channel for individuals and businesses to invest in…
SBP Reserves Rise Again, Cross $14.5 Billion Mark
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have continued to strengthen, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting another weekly gain, pushing its total reserves above $14.5…
Rupee Extends Winning Streak, Gains for 28th Straight Day Against US Dollar
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its upward momentum on Monday, marking its 28th consecutive day of gains against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank…
SBP Plans Major Push for Financial Literacy in Pakistan by FY2028
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced an ambitious plan to strengthen financial literacy in Pakistan by reaching 10 million people by the close…
