Karachi, January 20, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed that it will unveil the first Monetary Policy Announcement of 2025 on January 27.
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SBP Reports 20% Surge in Foreign Direct Investment in 1HFY25
Karachi, January 17, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Friday a significant 20% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2024-25, highlighting a positive shift in the country’s investment landscape.
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SBP Announces Forex Rates in PKR for January 17, 2025
On January 17, 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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Pakistan Celebrates Historic $1.21 Billion CA Surplus in 1HFY25
Karachi, January 17, 2025 – Pakistan has reached a remarkable milestone, posting a record $1.21 billion current account (CA) surplus for the first half of fiscal year 2024-25 (January – December 2024), according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This achievement marks a significant turnaround from the $1.40 billion deficit recorded during the same period in the previous fiscal year.
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Pakistan Records $73 Million Gain in Foreign Exchange Reserves
Karachi, January 16, 2025 – The net foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan witnessed a notable increase of $73 million on a weekly basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. This marks a positive development for the country’s financial stability amid ongoing economic challenges.
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SBP Announces Forex Rates in PKR for January 16. 2025
On January 16, 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 Announces Forex Rates in PKR for January 15. 2025
On January 15, 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 May Cut Policy Rate by 100bps: Topline Survey
A recent survey conducted by Topline Securities Limited indicates that market participants widely anticipate a 100 basis points (bps) reduction in the benchmark policy rate during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to convene this crucial meeting on January 27, 2025.
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Bank Borrowing: Government Retires Rs 2.42 Trillion in 1HFY25
Karachi, January 14, 2025 – The government has retired a substantial Rs 2.42 trillion in bank borrowing during the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (July–December). The data, released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday, highlights the government’s efforts to manage and reduce its reliance on borrowing.
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SBP Announces Forex Rates in PKR for January 14. 2025
On January 14, 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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