Pakistan Revenue
Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday instructed all commercial banks to extend their working hours on December 31, 2025, to facilitate taxpayers in the smooth payment of government duties and taxes ahead of the year-end deadline.
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Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released its Quarterly Payment Systems Review for the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2025-26, reporting a significant 10% growth in retail payment transactions. The report provides a detailed analysis of Pakistan’s evolving payment ecosystem, highlighting key trends, digital adoption, and sectoral […]
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Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of a bank holiday. The circular issued by the SBP aims to inform the general public and banking customers to plan their […]
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Karachi, December 29, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest daily interbank currency exchange rates, providing updated figures for various major foreign currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). These rates aim to guide banks, financial institutions, and customers engaged in currency exchange and international transactions.
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Karachi, December 27, 2025 – Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ex-caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, passed away on Saturday at the age of 70. Sources confirmed that her death was sudden and not linked to any prolonged illness, sending shockwaves across Pakistan’s economic, financial, and diplomatic circles.
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Karachi, December 26, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the financial sector’s ability to manage climate-related financial risks, reflecting the country’s growing exposure to climate change impacts.
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Karachi, December 26, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest interbank currency exchange rates for Friday, providing updated information for banking consumers, traders, and businesses engaged in foreign exchange transactions.
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Karachi, December 24, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday released the daily interbank currency exchange rates to provide banking customers and businesses with updated reference rates for foreign exchange transactions. The rates are aimed at ensuring transparency in currency dealings and assisting commercial banks in setting competitive prices for their clients.
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Karachi, December 23, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday published its daily interbank foreign currency rates to assist banking customers, traders, and businesses engaged in foreign exchange transactions. These rates provide an indicative guide for currency trading and help facilitate transparency in Pakistan’s foreign exchange market.
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Karachi, December 22, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a nationwide bank holiday on December 25, 2025 (Thursday), in observance of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, in line with the public holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan.
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