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, January 28, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), led by Governor Jameel Ahmad, has awarded the country’s first-ever Digital Retail Bank (DRB) license to Easypaisa Bank Limited, formerly known as Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited.
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Karachi, January 28, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee continued its downward trajectory on Tuesday, falling to PKR 278.93 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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Karachi, January 27, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced its plan to initiate the printing of new currency notes featuring advanced security enhancements in the upcoming fiscal year, 2025-26.
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Karachi, January 27, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a significant reduction in its benchmark policy rate, cutting it by 100 basis points to 12%. The decision, effective from January 28, 2025, was made during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Monday.
(more…)Karachi, January 27, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight depreciation at the start of the week, falling by 8 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market. The rupee closed at PKR 278.83 to the dollar on Monday, compared to last Friday’s closing rate of PKR 278.75.
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Karachi, January 27, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to make headlines by announcing a substantial interest rate cut during today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Market experts anticipate a rate cut of at least 100 basis points (bps), which would bring the benchmark policy rate down to 12% from the current 13%.
(more…)The Pakistani rupee is expected to maintain stability, staying below the 280 level against the US dollar in the upcoming week, according to a recent market report.
(more…)The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to lower the key policy rate from the current 13% to 11%, advocating for a strategic reduction of 200 basis points (bps) to reinvigorate economic activity, boost investment, and restore confidence in Pakistan’s economy.
(more…)Karachi, January 25, 2025 – Investment in registered prize bonds has seen a remarkable surge, reaching Rs 58.65 billion by November 2024, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
(more…)Karachi, January 24, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee witnessed a slight decline of 3 paisas against the US dollar on Friday, ending the trading day at PKR 278.75 to the dollar, down from the previous closing of PKR 278.72.
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