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IMF seeks extensive daily and monthly exchange market data from SBP to strengthen transparency and monitor currency operations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified oversight of Pakistan’s foreign exchange market under the country’s ongoing bailout programme, requiring the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide extensive daily and monthly data on currency market operations.
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Commercial banks directed to remain open late on May 29-30 to facilitate duty and tax payments
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has requested the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend banking hours on May 29 and 30, 2026 to facilitate the collection of government duties and taxes.
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New rules allow local intermediaries to process payments for global tech firms under regulated cross-border remittance system
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new regulatory framework enabling Pakistani companies to act as intermediaries and aggregators for global digital service providers, including Google LLC, Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corporation and Oracle Corporation.
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New NSRS platform aims to improve transparency and streamline reporting of foreign investment, dividends and disinvestment flows
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a new digital reporting system to streamline the registration and monitoring of foreign shareholding in locally incorporated companies.
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Higher interest rates and cautious investment trends push Pakistan’s banking deposits to historic levels
Bank deposits in Pakistan climbed to a record Rs37.88 trillion by the end of April 2026, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
(more…)SBP asks commercial banks to remain open over weekend to facilitate taxpayers in payment of government duties and taxes
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday directed commercial banks to keep designated branches open on May 23 and 24 to facilitate taxpayers in the payment of government duties and taxes.
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IMF inflows lift Pakistan’s reserves to highest level in four years as SBP holdings cross $17 billion
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose to a four-year high of nearly $22.60 billion, boosted by inflows from the International Monetary Fund, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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Central bank urges integration of urban agriculture into city planning to counter shrinking farmland and rising climate pressures
State Bank of Pakistan has warned that rapid urbanisation, shrinking farmland and rising heat stress are increasing the risk of food insecurity in Pakistan, urging policymakers to integrate urban agriculture into mainstream city planning.
(more…)Central bank says income inequality and regional disparities increased despite rise in household earnings
Pakistan’s socio-economic disparities widened across income groups and regions over the past six years despite increases in nominal household incomes and improvements in some demographic indicators, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said in its latest report.
(more…)SBP data shows rise in profit outflows, led by UK, China and banking sector earnings
Foreign investors repatriated more than $2 billion in profits and dividends from Pakistan during the first ten months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Monday.
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