Karachi, June 27, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared a bank holiday for Tuesday, July 1, 2025. This annual closure is part of the central bank’s traditional year-end financial closing operations.
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Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves fall $2.61 billion before fiscal close
Karachi, June 26, 2025 — Pakistan’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves have witnessed a dramatic plunge of $2.61 billion in just one week, raising fresh concerns over the country’s external financial stability ahead of the fiscal year-end.
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SBP releases foreign currency rates for June 26, 2025
On June 26, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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SBP data reveals strong growth in digital transactions
Karachi, June 25, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a remarkable transformation in Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem, highlighting robust growth in transaction volumes and user adoption during the third quarter of FY2024–25.
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SBP releases foreign currency rates for June 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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SBP releases foreign currency rates for June 24, 2025
On June 24, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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SBP publishes latest details of unclaimed bank deposits
KARACHI, June 24, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially released the details of unclaimed bank deposits surrendered by various banks and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) up to December 31, 2023. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the SBP informed the general public that these deposits had remained inactive for over ten years and are now available for refund claims.
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SBP releases foreign currency rates for June 23, 2025
On June 23, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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Banking deposits reach historic high of Rs32.72 trillion in Pakistan
Karachi, June 23, 2025 — Pakistan’s banking sector has reached a historic benchmark, with total deposits climbing to an all-time high of Rs32.72 trillion by the end of May 2025, as per the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This milestone reflects continued public trust in the banking system, even amid a challenging economic environment.
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NIBAF, Risk Associates sign pact to strengthen cyber defenses
KARACHI, June 21, 2025 — The National Institute of Banking and Finance-Pakistan (NIBAF Pakistan) and Risk Associates have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at significantly enhancing cybersecurity resilience across Pakistan’s financial sector. The signing ceremony took place at Risk Associates’ regional office in Karachi and marks a crucial milestone in cybersecurity capacity-building efforts.
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