KARACHI, March 9, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced that it will keep the benchmark key policy rate unchanged at 10.50%, citing a significant increase in risks to the country’s macroeconomic outlook amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
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SBP releases daily interbank currency exchange rates – March 9, 2026
KARACHI, March 9, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday released the daily interbank currency exchange rates to provide guidance for banking consumers and facilitate foreign exchange transactions.
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Will SBP increase interest rates after sharp fuel price hike?
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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