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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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Cash in circulation rises by over Rs1 trillion in Q3 FY2025-26 as Pakistan balances growing digital adoption with continued reliance on physical currency
(more…)Banks directed to extend branch hours and keep digital payment channels operational to facilitate tax payments
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Mobile banking apps, Raast and QR payments drive surge in digital transactions as retail payments reach Rs168.8 trillion
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SBP declares July 1 a bank holiday for year-end account settlement; branch services to remain unavailable to customers
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Profit and dividend outflows to China jump 63% as Chinese-backed businesses report stronger earnings
(more…)Central bank expands policy communication framework with more press conferences and faster publication of MPC materials
(more…)Central bank to remain closed on 9th and 10th Muharram following federal government’s nationwide public holidays announcement
(more…)New framework enables corporates, mutual funds, pension funds and retail investors to access government-backed Shariah-compliant securities
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Think tank urges sustained tight monetary stance as inflation, liquidity stress and structural issues challenge SBP policy effectiveness
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