State Bank of Pakistan
Pakistan Records Rs. 2.1 Trillion Budget Surplus in Q1 FY26
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In a major fiscal turnaround, Pakistan posted a budget surplus of Rs. 2.1 trillion during the first quarter of FY26, equal to 1.6% of GDP,…
Pakistan’s Digital Payments Surge as SBP Releases FY25 Payment Systems Review
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Payment Systems Review for FY2024-25, highlighting the rapid expansion of the country’s digital payments landscape,…
Pakistan’s Remittances Rise 11.3pc YoY in September
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Pakistan’s remittances rise 11.3 percent year-on-year in September 2025, even as the country recorded a sharp 55.5 percent decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), according…
State Bank Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged
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The State Bank of Pakistan on Monday announced its decision to keep the interest rate unchanged at 11 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee decided to…
Millions at Risk as JazzCash, Easypaisa Accounts Face Biometric Deadline
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A new State Bank rule has disrupted digital banking services in Pakistan, affecting millions of JazzCash and Easypaisa users nationwide. The central bank has made…
Rupee Gains Slightly Against Dollar, Mixed Performance Globally
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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) gained marginally by Rs. 0.01 against the US dollar on Friday, closing at Rs. 281.02 in the interbank market compared to…
Rupee Gains Slightly Against Dollar, Strengthens Globally
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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) posted a slight gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday, closing at Rs. 281.05 compared to Rs.…
SBP and IFC Partner to Boost Local Currency Financing
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen local currency financing and encourage private sector…
Rupee Extends Gain Streak Against US Dollar
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The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its upward streak on Wednesday, appreciating by 2 paisas against the US Dollar in the interbank market. The local currency…
RDA Inflows July 2025 Hit $10.748 Billion
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Remittances through the Roshan Digital Account rose to ten point seven four eight billion dollars by the end of July 2025. This level marks an…
SBP Drops Lien Policy on Delayed Export Payments to Boost Exporters
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has scrapped its lien policy on late export proceeds, offering much-needed relief to exporters, particularly in the rice sector.…
Auto Financing in Pakistan Sees Notable Uptick, Reaches Rs257bn in March
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Auto financing in Pakistan experienced a steady rebound, climbing to Rs257.36 billion in March 2025, according to the latest data from the State Bank of…
Pakistan’s Call Center Sector Sees 20% Export Growth, Crosses $200 Million in FY 2024-25
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Pakistan’s call center industry has hit a significant milestone, recording over $200 million in export revenue during the first eight months of the fiscal year…
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