Karachi, October 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to strengthen local currency lending and support private sector growth in Pakistan.
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SBP recommends major reforms to boost Pakistan’s electricity demand
Karachi, October 18, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed key policy measures to boost electricity demand in the country, highlighting that affordable, reliable, and efficiently distributed power is vital for sustained economic growth.
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SBP calls for reforms to unlock Pakistan’s tourism
Karachi, October 18, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has emphasized that even modest improvements in tourism could significantly boost Pakistan’s economy, create millions of jobs, and empower women and youth—especially in rural regions.
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SBP report highlights Pakistan’s deepening irrigation crisis
Karachi, October 18, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a critical report titled “Managing Irrigation Water amid Climate Stress and Regional Uncertainty,” warning that Pakistan’s irrigation system is under unprecedented stress from water scarcity, inefficient canal operations, and growing climate and geopolitical challenges.
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SBP issues framework for fair treatment of banking consumers
Karachi, October 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has unveiled the Business Conduct and Fair Treatment of Consumers Regulatory Framework (BC&FRF) as part of its Vision 2028 strategy to strengthen consumer protection and market conduct.
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Religious reservations limit banking participation: SBP report
Karachi, October 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has highlighted that religious concerns about interest-based banking continue to significantly impact both credit demand and deposit mobilization across the country.
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SBP Issues Official Exchange Rates for October 17, 2025
Karachi, October 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest foreign currency exchange rates for Friday, October 17, 2025.
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SBP projects FY26 GDP growth at 4.25%, releases annual report
Karachi, October 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the fiscal year 2024–25, projecting the country’s GDP growth between 3.25% and 4.25% for FY2025–26. The central bank also anticipates inflation to average around 7% during the current fiscal year.
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SBP Issues Currency Exchange Rates – Oct 16, 2025
Karachi, October 16, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the latest foreign currency exchange rates for Thursday, reflecting the weighted average customer rates provided by commercial banks across the country.
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SBP issues currency exchange rates: October 15, 2025
Karachi, October 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest weighted average customer currency exchange rates for Wednesday, showcasing the dynamic shifts in foreign exchange markets.
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