Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released its Quarterly Payment Systems Review for the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2025-26, reporting a significant 10% growth in retail payment transactions. The report provides a detailed analysis of Pakistan’s evolving payment ecosystem, highlighting key trends, digital adoption, and sectoral developments during the quarter.
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SBP declares bank holiday on January 1, 2026
Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of a bank holiday. The circular issued by the SBP aims to inform the general public and banking customers to plan their financial activities accordingly.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Currency Exchange Rates: December 29, 2025
Karachi, December 29, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest daily interbank currency exchange rates, providing updated figures for various major foreign currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). These rates aim to guide banks, financial institutions, and customers engaged in currency exchange and international transactions.
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Former SBP Governor Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Passes Away at 70
Karachi, December 27, 2025 – Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ex-caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, passed away on Saturday at the age of 70. Sources confirmed that her death was sudden and not linked to any prolonged illness, sending shockwaves across Pakistan’s economic, financial, and diplomatic circles.
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SBP Issues Framework to Manage Climate-Related Financial Risks
Karachi, December 26, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at strengthening the financial sector’s ability to manage climate-related financial risks, reflecting the country’s growing exposure to climate change impacts.
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SBP Releases Daily Interbank Currency Exchange Rates – December 26, 2025
Karachi, December 26, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest interbank currency exchange rates for Friday, providing updated information for banking consumers, traders, and businesses engaged in foreign exchange transactions.
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SBP releases today’s interbank currency rates – December 24, 2025
Karachi, December 24, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday released the daily interbank currency exchange rates to provide banking customers and businesses with updated reference rates for foreign exchange transactions. The rates are aimed at ensuring transparency in currency dealings and assisting commercial banks in setting competitive prices for their clients.
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SBP releases daily interbank foreign currency rates – December 23, 2025
Karachi, December 23, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday published its daily interbank foreign currency rates to assist banking customers, traders, and businesses engaged in foreign exchange transactions. These rates provide an indicative guide for currency trading and help facilitate transparency in Pakistan’s foreign exchange market.
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SBP announces bank holiday on December 25, 2025 across Pakistan
Karachi, December 22, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a nationwide bank holiday on December 25, 2025 (Thursday), in observance of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, in line with the public holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan.
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SBP releases daily interbank forex rates – December 22, 2025
Karachi, December 22, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank foreign exchange (forex) rates for Monday to provide updated guidance for banks, businesses, and financial stakeholders. The rates are based on the weighted average customer exchange rates as of December 22, 2025.
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