State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Strict Virtual Asset Regulations 2025 Finalised by Pakistan
The federal government has officially finalised the Virtual Asset Service Provider (Governance and Operations) Regulations 2025. These new rules introduce the strictest monitoring framework yet…
ICBC Expands Operations as Pakistan Prepares First Panda Bond
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has officially set out an expanded roadmap to position Pakistan as South Asia’s financial hub for the…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record USD 386 Million in October
Pakistan’s IT and Telecommunication sector delivered its strongest performance ever in October 2025. According to data compiled from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), export…
Meezan Bank Wins ‘Best Bank Award’ for the Third Time
Meezan Bank Ltd secured the “Best Bank Award” for the third time at the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on Friday. The achievement…
PSX Rebounds After Three-Day Slide: Nearly 500 Points Gained
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended its three-day losing streak on Friday, November 7, as the benchmark KSE-100 index posted a strong recovery. The market…
UBL Faces Criticism Over Withholding Salary Funds on Credit Days
United Bank Limited (UBL) is facing growing public criticism after multiple reports surfaced alleging that the bank has been withholding customer salary funds on credit…
Pakistan & Vietnam Boost Economic Ties: $3 Bn Trade Target Set
Pakistan and Vietnam set $3 billion trade target to boost economic ties. The two countries are looking to take their economic relationship to the next…
SBP Injects Rs. 400Bn: Shariah-Compliant Mudarabah-Based OMO
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected Rs. 400 billion into the banking system through a Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operation (OMO). The short-term…
Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad Inaugurates JazzCash Experience Lounge in Islamabad
The governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, inaugurated JazzCash’s Experience Lounge in Islamabad today. He was joined by Deputy Governor SBP Saleem…
Govt Approves Rs3.5b Subsidy for QR-Based Payments
The government has tasked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) with preparing a detailed report on the impact of a Rs3.5 billion annual subsidy approved…
SBP Projects 3.25–4.25% Growth for Pakistan in FY2026
Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) projecting growth between 3.25% and 4.25% in FY2026. The announcement was…
Has Sadapay Introduced Ads On Transaction Screens? Let’s Break it Down
SadaPay, one of Pakistan’s fastest growing digital banks, has quietly begun rolling out ads on its transaction success screens, marking a first for local fintech…
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $19.6 Billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 47 million during the week ending August 22, 2025, bringing the country’s total reserves to USD…
