Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a reduction in cash reserve requirements (CRR) for banks, aiming to improve liquidity and enhance credit flow to the private sector amid an improving macroeconomic environment.
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SBP keeps interest rate at 10.5% citing inflation and trade deficit concerns
Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, citing concerns over rising inflation and a widening trade deficit.
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SBP releases daily interbank forex rates for January 26, 2026
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday published the latest daily interbank foreign exchange (forex) rates to facilitate banks, businesses, importers, exporters, and general banking customers across the country.
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How Much Interest Rate Cut Can We Expect in Today’s MPC Meeting?
Karachi, January 26, 2026: Sentiments are running high as Pakistan awaits the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today. Market participants and analysts are closely monitoring expectations for a potential benchmark interest rate cut.
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SBP revokes license of prominent exchange company over major regulatory breaches
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – In a decisive enforcement action, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday cancelled the license of a well-known exchange company, citing serious violations of regulatory requirements governing the foreign exchange sector.
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SBP Releases Updated Interbank Forex Rates: January 23, 2026
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, January 23, 2026, providing critical guidance for banks, traders, businesses, and the general public.
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SBP tightens export rules; new undertakings required for payments
Karachi, Jan 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced stricter rules for exporters, requiring them to submit a new Undertaking/Declaration through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system for receipt of payments via Authorized Dealers (ADs).
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Forex Rates – January 22, 2026
Karachi, January 22, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday published the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates to keep banking consumers, traders, and financial institutions informed about currency movements.
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Pakistan treasury bill yields fall to four-year low, return to single digits
Yields on Pakistan’s short-term government securities have dropped to their lowest level in more than four years, with Treasury Bill (T-bill) cut-off yields returning to single-digit territory following the latest auction conducted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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SBP Updates Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates for January 21, 2026
Karachi, January 21, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest interbank foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, providing updated reference rates for banks, financial institutions, and general consumers.
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