Karachi, September 29, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a new cost-sharing scheme aimed at promoting electric bikes and electric rickshaws/loaders across the country.
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SBP launches new markup subsidy scheme for housing finance
Karachi, September 24, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a major initiative aimed at promoting affordable housing finance in the country. The scheme, introduced under the government’s “Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana” program, seeks to make home ownership more accessible for citizens, especially first-time buyers.
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SBP unveils Rs3.5bn subsidy for Raast P2M QR payments
Karachi, September 24, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday unveiled a Rs3.5 billion subsidy scheme to promote Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) QR payments across the country.
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Banks face Rs1 trillion withdrawal in just two months
Karachi, September 22, 2025 – Commercial banks in Pakistan have experienced a sharp outflow of deposits, as more than Rs1 trillion was withdrawn by customers during July and August, the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26.
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SBP Governor inaugurates JazzCash Experience Lounge
Islamabad, September 19, 2025 – Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad inaugurated the JazzCash Experience Lounge in Islamabad, marking another step toward strengthening Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.
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What is EIF and Why is it Important for Importers?
In Pakistan’s trade and customs framework, the Electronic Import Form (EIF) plays a central role for all importers of goods. Introduced through the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations and integrated into the WeBOC (Web-Based One Customs) system, EIF ensures that every import transaction is properly declared, monitored, and aligned with foreign exchange regulations.
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SBP directs banks to establish EDI with PSW
Karachi, September 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a directive making it mandatory for commercial banks to establish Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with the Pakistan Single Window (PSW).
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SBP Updates Currency Exchange Rates – September 17, 2025
Karachi, September 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday issued its updated list of currency exchange rates to facilitate businesses, investors, and the general public.
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SBP Updates Currency Exchange Rates for September 16, 2025
Karachi, September 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released the latest currency exchange rates, providing guidance to banks, businesses, and the public on the indicative value of major global currencies.
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SBP launches climate risk fund to safeguard agriculture
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched the Climate Risk Fund (CRF-I) under the World Bank–supported Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project.
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