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.
Strong investor confidence in Shariah-compliant savings products helps CDNS exceed its annual Islamic finance target ahead of schedule.
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Cash in circulation rises by over Rs1 trillion in Q3 FY2025-26 as Pakistan balances growing digital adoption with continued reliance on physical currency
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Banks directed to extend branch hours and keep digital payment channels operational to facilitate tax payments
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Mobile banking apps, Raast and QR payments drive surge in digital transactions as retail payments reach Rs168.8 trillion
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SBP declares July 1 a bank holiday for year-end account settlement; branch services to remain unavailable to customers
(more…)Central bank expands policy communication framework with more press conferences and faster publication of MPC materials
(more…)Central bank to remain closed on 9th and 10th Muharram following federal government’s nationwide public holidays announcement
(more…)New framework enables corporates, mutual funds, pension funds and retail investors to access government-backed Shariah-compliant securities
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Think tank urges sustained tight monetary stance as inflation, liquidity stress and structural issues challenge SBP policy effectiveness
(more…)National Savings completes preparations for paperless prize bonds with direct credit of winnings and enhanced digital services
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