Karachi, March 10, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday that it will maintain the benchmark policy rate at 12%, citing the need to manage inflationary pressures amid evolving economic conditions.
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SBP Releases Forex Rates in PKR for March 10, 2025
On March 10, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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SBP May Cut Policy Rate Amid Decade-Low Inflation
Karachi, March 9, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to unveil its latest monetary policy statement on Monday, March 10, 2025. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will deliberate on potential adjustments to the benchmark policy rate amid an economic landscape marked by decade-low inflation.
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Investment in Premium Prize Bonds Surges 13.21%
Karachi, March 9, 2025 – Investment in premium prize bonds has witnessed a significant surge of 13.21% over the past year, ending on January 31, 2025, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Ramadan Bank Timings in Pakistan Next Week
Karachi, March 8, 2025 – Citizens across Pakistan are advised to take note of the revised Ramadan bank timings for the upcoming week.
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SBP Mandates VPN Access for Regulated Entities
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a mandatory transition to Virtual Private Network (VPN)-based access for regulated entities (REs) using its hosted portals.
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SBP Releases Forex Rates in PKR for March 7, 2025
On March 7, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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MPC Meets on March 10 to Decide Interest Rate: SBP
Karachi, March 6, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will convene on Monday, March 10, 2025, to deliberate on the policy interest rate.
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Pakistan’s Net Forex Reserves Decline by $52 Million: SBP
Karachi, March 6, 2025 – Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves declined by $52 million during the past week, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Thursday.
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SBP Releases Forex Rates in PKR for March 6, 2025
On March 6, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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