Money and banking drive economic activity by facilitating transactions, savings, and investments. Banks manage financial resources, offer credit, and regulate money supply, ensuring stability and growth in Pakistan’s financial sector.
Karachi, September 11, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) demonstrated remarkable strength against the US dollar by closing at PKR 301.16 in the interbank foreign exchange market, marking the fourth consecutive session of appreciation.
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Karachi, September 11, 2023 – In a significant development, the US dollar plummeted to PKR 301 in early day trading on Monday at the interbank foreign exchange market. This marked a steep decline of PKR 1.95 in the dollar’s value from last Friday’s closing rate of PKR 302.95.
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Karachi, September 10, 2023: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is likely to continue its recovery against the US dollar in the coming week, buoyed by a major crackdown on currency smuggling and hoarding initiated by authorities.
(more…)Karachi, September 9, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has experienced a remarkable appreciation of 8 percent against the US dollar during the past week in the open market, attributed to a massive crackdown against currency smuggling operations.
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Amidst heated debates surrounding the demonetization of the Rs 5000 banknote in Pakistan, particularly in the wake of a recent fake news episode, the question of why Pakistan should consider phasing out this high-denomination currency looms large.
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Karachi, September 8, 2023 – A survey conducted by Topline Securities indicates that a majority of respondents anticipate the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will increase the benchmark interest rate to a record high of 24 percent in the upcoming monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023.
(more…)Karachi, September 8, 2023 – In a remarkable display of resilience, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its winning streak against the US dollar for the third consecutive day on Friday, bolstered by a series of proactive measures implemented by authorities.
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Karachi, September 8, 2023 – Analysts have reported that Pakistani banks have raised lending costs to a record high of 24.62 percent, indicating potential actions by the central bank to increase its benchmark policy rate to an all-time high in the near future.
(more…)Karachi, September 8, 2023 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) witnessed a sharp and significant recovery against the US dollar in intraday trading on Friday, as authorities continued their relentless crackdown against currency smuggling and the black market.
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Karachi, September 8, 2023 – Pakistan has taken steps to facilitate its citizens in converting unregistered prize bonds worth approximately Rs 5 billion, with a deadline set for the end of June next year.
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