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SBP restricts Islamic banking loan to parent bank

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Central bank bars Islamic banking institutions from placing funds with conventional parent entities through Qard or subsidised financing.

SBP unveils first-ever research agenda for 2026-2029

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Central bank outlines priorities on inflation, financial sector development and structural reforms to strengthen policymaking

Pakistan’s total debt nears Rs82 trillion by April 2026, up 9.3% year-on-year

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

State Bank of Pakistan data reveals a surging reliance on domestic borrowing and a significant month-on-month spike in external liabilities. KARACHI: Pakistan’s total central government debt climbed to nearly Rs82 trillion by the end of April 2026, registering an increase of 9.33 per cent compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the […]

SBP doubles deposit protection limit to Rs1 million

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Deposit Protection Corporation strengthens financial safety net for millions of bank customers across Pakistan.

SBP notifies fresh instructions on Islamic banking windows operations

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

New measures allow banks and microfinance banks greater flexibility in converting branches to Islamic banking operations.

Pakistan Remittances Surge 20% in May 2026, Hit Record Monthly High

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

Strong Eid-driven inflows lift overseas remittances to historic peak ISLAMABAD, June 6, 2026 — Pakistan remittances surged 20% month-on-month in May 2026, reaching a record monthly high as inflows from overseas workers strengthened ahead of Eid, according to official economic data.

SBP Digital Payments Surge to PKR 34 Billion in Eid Drive

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Hamza Shahnawaz

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) significantly expanded its “Go Cashless” campaign during Eid-ul-Azha 2026, accelerating the shift toward digital payments in traditionally cash-heavy cattle markets. The initiative was rolled out across 123 cattle markets nationwide, compared to 54 markets in 2025, reflecting a major push to promote financial inclusion and reduce reliance on physical […]

SBP expands Naya Pakistan Certificates to SAR, AED with returns up to 12.75%

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

State Bank introduces SAR and AED-denominated certificates to attract more investment from overseas Pakistanis in Gulf countries The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expanded the Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) scheme by introducing investment certificates denominated in Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED), aiming to attract greater participation from overseas Pakistanis residing in […]

Pakistan forex reserves rise by $58 million by week ending May 22, 2026

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

Central bank reserves increase to $17.147 billion as Pakistan’s total foreign exchange holdings reach $22.647 billion. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $58 million during the week ended May 22, 2026, reflecting continued stability in the country’s external sector, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.

IMF tightens oversight of Pakistan’s forex market under bailout programme

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Faisal Shahnawaz

IMF seeks extensive daily and monthly exchange market data from SBP to strengthen transparency and monitor currency operations The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market under the country’s ongoing bailout programme, requiring the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide extensive daily and monthly data on currency market operations.

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