Karachi, January 19, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a sharp decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), which fell by 43% during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26 compared with the same period last year. FDI totaled $808 million in 1HFY26, down from $1.42 billion in 1HFY25, signaling a slowdown in investor confidence despite a strong performance in the country’s stock market.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens to $1.74 billion in 1HFY26: SBP
Karachi, January 19, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a sharp increase in the country’s current account deficit, which surged to $1.74 billion during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26. This represents a significant shift from a current account surplus of $957 million recorded in the same period last year.
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SBP Issues Latest Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – January 16, 2026
Karachi, January 16, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the official interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, providing updated currency values to facilitate banks, businesses, and consumers involved in foreign exchange transactions.
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SBP releases daily interbank forex rates for January 13, 2026
Karachi, January 13, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Tuesday to keep banking consumers, businesses, and investors informed about the latest currency valuations.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – January 12, 2026
Karachi, January 12, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Monday, January 12, 2026, providing guidance for banking consumers and businesses involved in foreign currency transactions. These rates reflect the buying and selling values for major foreign currencies in the interbank market and serve as a benchmark for commercial banks across Pakistan.
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SBP Announces Latest Interbank Foreign Currency Rates for January 9, 2026
Karachi, January 9, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank foreign currency rates for Friday, January 9, 2026, to assist banking consumers and businesses in planning their foreign exchange transactions. These rates provide a benchmark for commercial banks and help individuals, importers, exporters, and investors make informed decisions.
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Pakistan records historic $19.76 billion in workers’ remittances in 1HFY26
Karachi, January 9, 2026 — Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone in workers’ remittances, receiving a record $19.76 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (July–December 2025), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. This marks a significant 11% increase compared to $17.80 billion recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Forex Rates – January 8, 2026
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates to assist banking consumers, traders, and businesses in managing their currency transactions. These rates provide an indicative guide for the buying and selling of major currencies in Pakistan’s interbank market.
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SBP raises Rs905 billion through market treasury bills auction
Karachi, January 7, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday raised Rs905 billion through the auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), surpassing its initial target of Rs850 billion, reflecting strong investor participation and easing yield expectations.
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SBP updates interbank forex rates for January 7, 2026
Karachi, January 7, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates to guide banking consumers and businesses. The updated rates reflect the prevailing market trends and provide a reference for commercial transactions across the country.
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