Karachi, February 9, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday projected the country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the range of 3.4 to 4.75 percent for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), while estimating further improvement in FY27, supported by macroeconomic stabilization, easing financial conditions, and continued fiscal consolidation.
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SBP releases interbank foreign exchange rates: February 9, 2026
KARACHI, February 9, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday released the latest interbank foreign exchange rates to guide banking consumers, traders, and financial institutions across the country.
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Premium prize bonds shine in Pakistan as investments jump 26%
Karachi, February 8, 2026 – Investment in premium prize bonds recorded a strong growth of 26% by the end of December 2025, reflecting rising public confidence in documented and secure savings instruments, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $46 million in a week: SBP
Karachi, February 6, 2026 – The SBP said on Friday that Pakistan’s total forex reserves stood at $21.339 billion as of January 31, 2026, compared with $21.293 billion a week earlier, marking an increase of $46 million.
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SBP releases latest interbank foreign exchange rates for February 6, 2026
Karachi, February 6, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the updated interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, February 6, 2026, providing crucial guidance for banking consumers, traders, and businesses across the country.
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SBP governor rules out newly designed currency notes for Eid
Karachi, February 6, 2026 – Jameel Ahmad, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has confirmed that newly designed currency notes will not be available this Eid-ul-Fitr. Speaking with senior journalists, he also shared updates on interest rates, remittances, exports, and digital finance initiatives.
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SBP to introduce carrot-and-stick policy for asset recovery
Karachi, February 5, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to roll out a comprehensive “carrot and stick” policy aimed at strengthening asset recovery in cases of financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering, according to official documents.
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SBP releases interbank currency exchange rates for February 4, 2026
Karachi, February 4, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank currency exchange rates for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, providing updated information for banking consumers and businesses.
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SBP issues updated interbank currency exchange rates for February 3, 2026
Karachi, February 3, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released the latest interbank currency exchange rates to provide guidance to banks, importers, exporters, and the general public regarding prevailing foreign exchange market conditions.
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Private sector bank borrowing plunges 39% in 7MFY26 despite SBP rate cut
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Bank borrowing by Pakistan’s private sector fell sharply by 39% during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (July 2025–January 2026), despite a substantial cut in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) benchmark interest rate, according to data released on Monday.
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