Central bank abolishes mandatory minimum return on large individual deposits, trusts and private companies to ease banks’ funding costs.
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SBP launches InvestPak to expand digital investment in government securities
New web portal and mobile app enable retail and corporate investors to purchase Government of Pakistan securities digitally while promoting financial inclusion.
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Pakistan’s economy strengthens as SBP reserves climb to $18.4 billion: Governor
Jameel Ahmad says stronger reserves, record remittances and a stable external sector are laying the foundation for sustained economic growth
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SBP Forex Reserves Climb to $16.5 Billion on Multilateral Inflows
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reach $22 billion as central bank holdings post a weekly gain of $611 million.
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SBP Injects Rs2.26 Trillion into Banking System Through OMO
Central bank conducts conventional and Shariah-compliant liquidity injections with an eight-day tenor
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs2.26 trillion into the banking system on Thursday through conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain adequate liquidity in the financial market.
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SBP ends telegraphic transfer charges incentive scheme
Banks and exchange companies must continue offering free home remittance transactions despite withdrawal of central bank incentive
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SBP to share high-risk banking data with FBR
Amendment to Income Tax Ordinance establishes centralized banking data repository for algorithm-based tax compliance checks
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Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop $1.3 Billion on Debt Repayments
SBP expects reserves to rebound as $2.4 billion inflows arrive before fiscal year-end
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declined by $1.305 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026, mainly due to external debt repayments, the central bank said on Monday.
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Currency in circulation jumps to Rs11.93 trillion despite surge in digital payments
Cash in circulation rises by over Rs1 trillion in Q3 FY2025-26 as Pakistan balances growing digital adoption with continued reliance on physical currency
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SBP issues directives to banks on fiscal year-end tax collection
Banks directed to extend branch hours and keep digital payment channels operational to facilitate tax payments
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