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, February 2, 2026 — The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Monday issued an offer letter to Hascol Petroleum Limited regarding the restructuring and rescheduling of its banking facilities and financial accommodations.
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Karachi: The Pakistani rupee is expected to maintain stability against the US dollar in the coming week, supported by balanced supply and demand conditions in the foreign exchange market, according to currency traders.
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Karachi, January 30, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday directed all commercial banks to facilitate tax collection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) by observing extended working hours on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
(more…)Karachi, January 30, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Friday, appreciating by 3 paisa in the interbank foreign exchange market amid improved foreign currency inflows.
(more…)Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Bank deposits in Pakistan have crossed the Rs37 trillion mark for the first time in the country’s history, underscoring strong public confidence in the banking system despite a sharp decline in key interest rates over the past year.
(more…)Karachi, January 27, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US dollar, supported by an improved economic outlook and positive market sentiment.
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Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a reduction in cash reserve requirements (CRR) for banks, aiming to improve liquidity and enhance credit flow to the private sector amid an improving macroeconomic environment.
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Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, citing concerns over rising inflation and a widening trade deficit.
(more…)Karachi, January 26, 2026: Sentiments are running high as Pakistan awaits the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today. Market participants and analysts are closely monitoring expectations for a potential benchmark interest rate cut.
(more…)The Pakistani rupee is expected to remain stable in the short term, supported by strong remittance inflows ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, according to a report published this week.
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