Karachi, February 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that the federal government is providing a 10 percent first loss credit guarantee to financing banks under the Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Program (PM FRP), aimed at promoting energy conservation and efficiency across the country.
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SBP releases daily interbank foreign exchange rates: February 17, 2026
Karachi, February 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released the official interbank foreign exchange rates to facilitate banks, businesses, importers, exporters, and the general public in making informed financial and commercial decisions.
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SBP launches cyber shield to protect banks and customers
Karachi, February 16, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday launched “Cyber Shield – the Cyber Resilience Strategy for Regulated Entities”, a comprehensive national framework aimed at strengthening the safety, security, and resilience of Pakistan’s banking and financial system against rapidly evolving cyber threats.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – February 16, 2026
Karachi, February 16, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates to guide banking consumers, traders, and businesses across the country. These rates provide an indicative reference for currency transactions in the domestic market.
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SBP Issues Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates: February 13, 2026
Karachi, February 13, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the updated daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, February 13, 2026, to guide banking consumers, traders, and businesses in their currency dealings. The SBP noted that these rates are compiled for informational purposes and reflect estimates based on data collected from commercial banks.
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Banks disburse Rs1.41 trillion in agricultural loans as growers rise to 2.97 million
Karachi, February 13, 2026 — Agricultural credit disbursements by Pakistan’s banking sector surged to Rs1.412 trillion during the first half of FY26, while the number of borrowers increased to 2.97 million, reflecting broader financial inclusion and improved access to credit for farmers nationwide.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – February 12, 2026
Karachi, February 12, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates, providing guidance to banking consumers and businesses for their currency transactions. These rates serve as an estimate of the values quoted by commercial banks and are widely used for planning commercial and personal forex dealings.
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Domestic borrowing drives Rs641bn surge in Pakistan’s federal debt
The federal government’s total debt stock increased by Rs641 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (FY26), mainly due to a sharp rise in domestic borrowing, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday.
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SBP Updates Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates: February 11, 2026
Karachi, February 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, February 11, 2026. These rates are aimed at assisting banking consumers and businesses in planning their foreign exchange transactions.
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SBP updates interbank foreign exchange rates for February 10, 2026
Karachi, February 10, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released updated interbank foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The rates aim to assist banking consumers, traders, exporters, and importers in carrying out foreign currency transactions efficiently.
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