SBP Grants NBP Commercial Approval for Raast P2M Payments Rollout.
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has officially received approval from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for the commercial...
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AHL Urges SBP to Maintain Policy Rate at 10.5% Amid External Supply Shocks.
Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has issued a formal recommendation to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to maintain the current...
Pakistan to Repay $2 Billion UAE Safe Deposit by Month-End.
In a significant shift for Pakistan’s external debt management, the federal government has confirmed it will repay a $2 billion...
Pakistan Inflation Hits 7.3% in March 2026; Highest Level Since August 2024.
Headline inflation in Pakistan has reversed its softening trend, climbing to 7.3% year-on-year in March 2026. This represents the highest...
SBP Revokes Foreign Exchange License of Al Sahara Exchange Company.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially revoked the foreign exchange license of Al Sahara Exchange Company Private Limited...
SBP Rebuilds Reserves with $12.4 Billion Market Buys Since Mid-2024.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has successfully transitioned into a "net buying" mode, acquiring a substantial $12.4 billion from...
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits $22 Billion as Imports Surge and Exports Stagnate in FY26.
Pakistan’s external sector has come under renewed pressure as a ballooning trade deficit reached approximately $22 billion during the first...
Pakistan’s Auto Loans Hit Rs 328 Billion as 14-Month Growth Streak Continues.
In a major turnaround for the automotive sector, auto financing in Pakistan reached Rs 328 billion in January 2026, marking...
SBP Announces Zakat Nisab for 2026; Threshold Fixed at Rs 503,529.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially set the Nisab for Zakat at Rs 503,529 for the year 1446-47...
Landmark Ruling: SBP Fined Rs 500,000 for Denying Paternity Leave to Employee.
In a landmark ruling for workers' rights, the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment, Fouzia Waqar, has fined the State...
