Karachi, March 7, 2026 – The upcoming monetary policy announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan has become the center of attention for investors and economists after the government sharply increased petroleum prices earlier this week.
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SBP imposes Rs329 million penalty on HBL in 2025
KARACHI – March 7, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed a monetary penalty of around Rs329 million on Habib Bank Limited (HBL) during the calendar year 2025, according to the bank’s latest financial disclosures.
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SBP releases daily interbank currency exchange rates – March 6, 2026
Karachi, March 6, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest daily interbank currency exchange rates for Friday, March 6, 2026, to guide banking consumers, businesses, and traders in foreign exchange transactions.
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Pakistan records 10% surge in total debt in one year: SBP
Karachi: Pakistan’s total public debt surged by 10% over the past year, reaching Rs79.32 trillion by January 31, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The increase reflects rising domestic and external borrowing amid ongoing fiscal and economic challenges.
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March 5, 2026: SBP releases interbank currency exchange rates
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday published the latest interbank currency exchange rates to assist banking consumers, traders, and financial institutions in making informed decisions. The rates reflect the approximate values at which commercial banks are conducting foreign exchange transactions.
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SBP raises Rs582 billion through T-bills auction as yields climb amid strong investor demand
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully raised Rs581.7 billion through the auction of Market Treasury Bills (T-bills) on Wednesday, surpassing its target of Rs550 billion as strong participation from investors drove total bids to Rs915 billion.
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SBP releases daily interbank foreign exchange rates – March 4, 2026
Karachi, March 4, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to provide guidance for banking consumers and businesses engaged in currency transactions.
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SBP imposes Rs102.68 million penalty on UBL for regulatory violations
Karachi, March 4, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs102.68 million on United Bank Limited (UBL) for regulatory violations during the calendar year 2025, according to the bank’s financial statement released on Wednesday.
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SBP issues auction calendar to raise Rs6.53 trillion from March to May 2026
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its auction calendar for March to May 2026, setting a cumulative borrowing target of Rs6.525 trillion through Market Treasury Bills (MTBs) and Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs). The move highlights significant refinancing requirements and the government’s continued reliance on domestic debt markets.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – March 3, 2026
Karachi, March 3, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to facilitate banking customers, businesses, and financial market participants across Pakistan.
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