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SBP launches ‘cyber shield’ to protect banking system, customers

KARACHI: In view of increasing global and domestic cyber threats and related challenges to the financial ecosystem,...

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 09:13am

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Agri credit reaches Rs1.4trn in first half of FY26

KARACHI: Agricultural credit disbursements by the banking sector reached Rs. 1.412 trillion during the first half of...

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 09:18am

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OPINION: Financial institutions & VASP’s governance

The crypto market has entered a phase where volatility, tightening regulations, and institutional participation are...

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:26am

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Climate stress testing: SBP rolls out guidelines

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rolled out guidelines on climate stress testing to further strengthen...

Published 27 Dec, 2025 06:02am

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Climate-related financial risks: SBP issues regulatory framework

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a new regulatory framework for the effective management of...

Published 27 Dec, 2025 06:02am

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FIs (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance: Suit automatically turns into execution proceedings: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that under the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, a...

Published 26 Dec, 2025 05:46am

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Resolution planning: SBP issues guidelines on core info requirements

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued guidelines on core information requirements for resolution...

Published 30 Sep, 2025 05:54am

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Tax exemptions, revenue loss, tax expenditure: FBR uses data of more than 80 entities for calculation

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has used data of Pakistan Stock Exchange, Securities & Exchange...

Updated 21 Sep, 2025 09:26am

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Consumer protection framework: SBP seeks public input

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has called for public consultation on draft Business Conduct and Fair...

Published 10 Sep, 2025 05:52am

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Saving account holders: FIs, NBFIs urged to consider plight

KARACHI: There has been a great demand by the business community to significantly cut the interest rate in the...

Published 01 Aug, 2025 06:34am

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UBL expands strategic partnership with Teradata

KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions, has announced the expansion...

Published 25 Jul, 2025 07:07am

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SBP revises Telegraphic Transfer charges scheme, raises limit to $200, includes ECs

KARACHI: In a significant policy shift aimed at streamlining incentives for home remittance inflows, the State Bank...

Updated 01 Jul, 2025 08:44am

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No legal framework exists: FIs must avoid deals involving VAs: SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday said it has directed financial institutions to refrain from...

Updated 31 May, 2025 03:30pm

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Moot discusses main challenges facing banking sector

KARACHI: Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Saleem Ullah has highlighted three pressing challenges...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 06:53am

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SBP unveils key changes to implement IFRS 9

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced key amendments to implement International Financial...

Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:30am

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SBP launches new eCIB system ‘V2’

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the new eCIB system (V2), an advanced version of its...

Published 19 Dec, 2024 05:57am

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Pakistan Banking Awards: SBP governor appreciates role of FIs

KARACHI: The ninth edition of Pakistan Banking Awards 2024 was held on Friday evening with Governor State Bank of...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:35pm

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Key requirement for conventional banks removed

Banks will now pay negotiated rates to corporate sector

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 04:00pm

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Banks and other financial institutions: SECP launches electronic mortgage register

KARACHI: Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday launched Electronic Mortgage Register for...

Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:25am

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FIs facing problems: SBP to amend and extend timelines of IFRS 9

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to make some amendments and extend the timelines of IFRS 9...

Updated 31 Jul, 2024 10:18am

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Corporate Restructuring Companies: SBP revises guidelines for transfer of NPAs

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) made some necessary amendments in the guidelines to facilitate Financial...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am

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Aurangzeb briefs global FIs on reform initiatives

Finance minister meets with World Bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser to discuss Pakistan’s reform initiatives and development priorities in Washington DC

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 11:30am

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Non-filers of tax returns: FBR to identify bureaucrats, bankers, others

FBR apprehends that many senior government officials in different ministries and departments including police etc are non-filers of income tax returns

Updated 12 Dec, 2023 10:13am

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Shamshad addresses ‘UNESCAP Committee’ in Bangkok

ISLAMABAD: Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, addressed the “UNESCAP ...

Updated 03 Nov, 2023 06:40am

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Opposition of IMF, World Bank: Plan to have direct credit lines from banks, FIs shelved

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has reportedly shelved its plan to have direct credit lines from Banks/ Financial...

Updated 03 Oct, 2023 09:15am