Karachi, December 18, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest interbank foreign exchange rates for Thursday, December 18, 2025, providing updated reference rates for banks, businesses, and general consumers. These rates are aimed at facilitating smoother transactions and offering guidance on the prevailing currency trends in the interbank market.
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Pakistan sees 25% drop in foreign direct investment in 5MFY26
Karachi, December 18, 2025 – Pakistan has reported a significant 25% decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first five months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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SBP Updates Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates: December 17, 2025
Karachi, December 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the updated daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, providing essential guidance for banking customers and businesses engaged in foreign currency transactions.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens $812 million; surplus of $100 million in November
Karachi, December 17, 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday that the country’s current account deficit widened to $812 million during the first five months (July–November) of the fiscal year 2025-26, compared to a surplus of $503 million in the same period last year.
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SBP issues daily interbank foreign exchange rates – December 16, 2025
Karachi, December 16, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates for Tuesday to assist banking customers, traders, and businesses in carrying out foreign currency transactions. These rates are based on the weighted average of exchange rates provided by commercial banks across the country.
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SBP releases daily interbank currency rates for December 15, 2025
Karachi, December 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank currency exchange rates for Monday, December 15, 2025, to guide banking consumers and facilitate smooth foreign exchange transactions.
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SBP surprises markets, cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%
Karachi, December 15, 2025 – In an unexpected move, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 50 basis points cut in its benchmark policy rate, lowering it to 10.5% from 11%. The decision, effective December 16, 2025, came as a surprise to most market analysts who had widely anticipated the rate would remain unchanged.
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IMF begins daily monitoring of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market
Karachi, December 14, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market by instructing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide daily reports of FX market activity.
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SBP likely to maintain policy rate at 11% in December 15 meeting
Karachi, December 13, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 11% in the upcoming monetary policy review scheduled for December 15, 2025.
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SBP sets new maximum remuneration limits for bank directors
Karachi, December 13, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced revised maximum remuneration limits for directors attending board and committee meetings of banks and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
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