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Karachi, March 19, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan has reported a record 3.4 billion retail transactions for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued growth in digital payments and financial inclusion across the country.
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Karachi, March 18, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday released the weighted average lending and deposit rates for February 2026, showing a slight easing in borrowing costs and stable returns on deposits across the banking sector.
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Islamabad, March 17, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a major nationwide crackdown on money laundering and illegal money transfer networks, including hawala and hundi operations, in a high-level government meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
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Karachi, March 17, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the maximum loan size to Rs10 million under its Affordable Housing Scheme, aiming to boost home ownership and support first-time buyers across the country.
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Karachi, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows declined by over 33% during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Monday.
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Karachi, March 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus of $427 million in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday. This marks the largest monthly surplus since March 2025, when the country recorded $1.28 billion, highlighting improving external sector performance.
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Karachi, March 16, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially declared that all banks will remain closed for two days to observe Eid-ul-Fitr 2026. According to BPRD Circular Letter No. 06, the SBP informed the presidents and chief executives of all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) regarding the […]
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Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has temporarily allowed the import of crude oil and petroleum products on CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) basis for a period of 60 days, citing uncertainty arising from the ongoing Iran war and the strategic importance of energy supplies for the country.
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Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan reported a staggering 203% surge in government borrowing from commercial banks during the first eight months (July–February) of the fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year.
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Karachi, March 11, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan has released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, providing updated currency rates to assist banking consumers, traders, and businesses in planning their foreign transactions.
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