State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
National Savings Slashes Profit Rates for 2026: See the New Rates Here
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has officially reduced profit rates on the majority of its National Savings Schemes (NSS). These changes took effect…
SBP Kicks-off Implementation of ‘WE’ Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially started implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-Finance) Code, a strategic initiative designed to increase financial access for…
Ahson Bin Saeed Appointed CEO of Raast Payments Pakistan
Ahson Bin Saeed has officially taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Raast Payments Pakistan. The announcement regarding his appointment was made today,…
National Savings Confirms Official Schedule for First Prize Bond Draw of 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan, in coordination with National Savings, has announced that the first Prize Bond draw of 2026 will take place on Thursday,…
SBP P-FII Report Reveals Critical Gap Between Banking ‘Access’ & ‘Service Quality’
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched the Pakistan Financial Inclusion Index (P-FII) yesterday, offering the first comprehensive look at the country’s financial landscape. The…
NADRA Legalizes Facial and Iris Scans as Official Biometric ID
The federal government and NADRA have officially amended the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules to widen the legal definition of biometrics. As of Wednesday, facial…
SBP Announces January 1, 2026 as Bank Holiday: No Public Dealing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a bank holiday for Thursday, January 1, 2026. According to an official Circular Letter, issued on…
The Raast Revolution: Apps Now Control 81% of Pakistan’s Digital Payments
Pakistan’s shift toward a cashless economy is accelerating at a record pace. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Payment Systems Quarterly Review…
Prize Bond Draw Dates & Cities Announced for 2026
The National Savings has officially released the Prize Bond Draw Schedule for the calendar year 2026. Issued from Islamabad, this schedule covers all draws from…
State Bank of Pakistan to Remain Closed on December 25
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The central bank recently confirmed this schedule in a new update.…
Facial Recognition Mandatory for All Foreign Currency Transactions by 2026
If you plan to buy or sell foreign currency next year, get ready for a stricter verification process. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has…
IMF Completes Pakistan’s EFF & RSF Reviews: SDR 914M Received by SBP
In a significant development for Pakistan’s economic landscape, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has successfully completed two major reviews this week. Specifically, the…
PTCL Initiates Fast-Track Takeover of Telenor Pakistan: A Green Light for 5G?
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially kicked off a fast-track takeover of Telenor Pakistan, marking a transformative development for the telecom sector. The Pakistan…
