State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
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…
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…
