SBP declares July 1 a bank holiday for year-end account settlement; branch services to remain unavailable to customers
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Chinese investors repatriate record $456 million profit from Pakistan
Profit and dividend outflows to China jump 63% as Chinese-backed businesses report stronger earnings
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SBP unveils advance MPC calendar for FY2026-27, expands monetary policy transparency
Central bank expands policy communication framework with more press conferences and faster publication of MPC materials
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SBP Announces Bank Holidays on Ashura 2026
Central bank to remain closed on 9th and 10th Muharram following federal government’s nationwide public holidays announcement
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Pakistan opens Sukuk auctions to corporates, funds and individual investors
New framework enables corporates, mutual funds, pension funds and retail investors to access government-backed Shariah-compliant securities
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ICMAP flags weakening monetary transmission amid rising inflation pressures
Think tank urges sustained tight monetary stance as inflation, liquidity stress and structural issues challenge SBP policy effectiveness
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Govt estimates over 40% decline in SBP profit during FY2026-27
Lower State Bank profits expected to cut federal non-tax revenue by nearly Rs1 trillion in the upcoming fiscal year
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SBP Reserves Edge Up to $17.22 Billion as Pakistan’s Forex Holdings Increase
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves climb to $22.74 billion, supported by gains in both central bank and commercial bank holdings.
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Bank Alfalah receives SBP approval for Rs20 billion TFC issuance
Funds to be raised through Tier 2 capital instruments under Basel III framework to strengthen the bank’s capital base.
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Record Remittances Push Pakistan’s Current Account Into Surplus in May 2026
Current account posts $459 million surplus as remittances hit all-time high
ISLAMABAD, June 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s current account swung to a surplus of $459 million in May 2026, reversing a deficit of $276 million recorded in April, as record-high remittances and lower imports strengthened the country’s external position.
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