State Bank of Pakistan Archives

Overseas Pakistanis expected to send $44 billion home in FY2027: SBP

Central bank projects higher remittances, lower debt servicing needs, and stronger foreign exchange reserves during FY2027

Central bank expects inflation to ease in July and remain within 5-7% target range by end of FY27

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights record assets, stronger deposits and profitability, while private-sector lending remains subdued

Housing finance rebounds sharply while auto loans and credit card lending record strong double-digit growth

Markets expect the central bank to hold rates at 11.5% as stronger domestic fundamentals offset external risks from rising oil prices

Economic Survey 2025-26 shows SBP’s policy rate remains above most regional and advanced economies despite significant monetary easing

SBP-held reserves increase during the week ended July 17, 2026, pushing total liquid foreign reserves to $22.67 billion

United Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan and Bank Alfalah ranked among top-performing Primary Dealers during FY2025-26

Deposits climb 15% year-on-year to an all-time high despite lower interest rates and shifting investment conditions

Lower interest rates drive stronger business credit demand as Islamic banking branches record the highest lending growth