Category: Money & Banking

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.

SBP May Cut Policy Rate by 100bps: Topline Survey

A recent survey conducted by Topline Securities Limited indicates that market participants widely anticipate a 100 basis points (bps) reduction in the benchmark policy rate during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to convene this crucial meeting on January 27, 2025.
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January 14, 2025
PKR to USD Interbank: Rupee Weakens to PKR 278.72

Karachi, January 14, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee slipped to PKR 278.72 against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, marking a slight depreciation of 4 paisas from the previous day’s closing of PKR 278.68.
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January 14, 2025
Bank Borrowing: Government Retires Rs 2.42 Trillion in 1HFY25

Karachi, January 14, 2025 – The government has retired a substantial Rs 2.42 trillion in bank borrowing during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July–December). The data, released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday, highlights the government’s efforts to manage and reduce its reliance on borrowing.
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January 14, 2025
CCP Approves 94.8% Stake Acquisition in FINCA Bank

ISLAMABAD, January 13, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a 94.8% stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited by TPL Corp Limited and ABHI (Private) Limited.
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January 13, 2025
Rupee Weakens as Week Begins; Drops 10 Paisas Against Dollar

Karachi, January 13, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee began the week on a weaker note, losing 10 paisas against the US dollar due to increased demand for foreign payments typically observed at the start of the week. By the end of Monday’s trading session, the rupee closed at PKR 278.68 per dollar in the interbank market, slightly down from Friday’s closing rate of PKR 278.58.
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January 13, 2025
SBP Unveils 3rd Edition of National Financial Inclusion Strategy

Karachi, January 12, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the third edition of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28, designed to further accelerate financial inclusion and economic empowerment across the country.
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January 12, 2025
Rupee Rocky Ride: Volatility Ahead for Pakistan’s Currency

The rupee is expected to experience some volatility this month, trading within the range of PKR 278 to PKR 279. Limited dollar selling from exporters and the strength of the dollar against other major currencies are contributing to weak supplies and adding pressure to the rupee.
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January 12, 2025
SBP Announces Schedule for First MPC Meeting of 2025

Karachi, January 10, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced that the first meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for the year 2025 will take place on January 27.
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January 10, 2025
Rupee Inches Up 3 Paisas Against Dollar in Interbank Market

Karachi, January 10, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight improvement, gaining 3 paisas against the US dollar by the close of the interbank foreign exchange market on Friday. The rupee concluded trading at PKR 278.58 to the dollar, compared to the previous day’s closing rate of PKR 278.61.
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January 10, 2025
Pakistan Receives $17.85 Billion from Expatriates in 1HFY25

Karachi, January 10, 2025 – Pakistan recorded an impressive $17.85 billion in remittances from its expatriates during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2024-25, showcasing a robust 38% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to $13.44 billion received during the same period last fiscal year.
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January 10, 2025