Bank holiday Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:17am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Wednesday, July 01, 2026, which will be...
Bank holiday Published 31 Dec, 2025 05:54am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Thursday, January 01, 2026, which will...
Pakistan’s central bank launches ‘InvestPak’ portal to digitise investment in government securities Updated 06 Nov, 2025 02:50pm Portal allows customers to bid in government security auctions online
SBP tells banks: Equip 25% branch network with Cash Deposit Machines by 2028 Updated 05 Sep, 2025 09:03am KARACHI: In a major push towards digital banking, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to ensure that...
Credit access to small farmers: Risk coverage scheme for banks, MFBs unveiled Updated 21 Aug, 2025 08:50am KARACHI: In a major step to strengthen the agriculture sector and provide greater access to credit for small and...
Microfinance banks: SBP sets Rs2bn Minimum Capital Requirement target Updated 19 May, 2025 09:59am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) for Microfinance...
FSR for CY24 unveiled: SBP says financial system’s resilience remains intact Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:22am KARACHI: Pakistan’s financial sector continued to maintain its resilience and managed to grow at a decent pace of...
Banks & DFIs: SBP revises DFSs of all RCOA returns Updated 25 Jan, 2025 09:31am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced revisions in Data File Structures (DFSs) under...
Digital channels drive 87pc of retail payments Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:47pm State Bank of Pakistan highlights significant strides in Pakistan’s journey toward a cashless and digitally inclusive economy
Mobile apps: SBP issues new guidelines for transaction security Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:19am KARACHI: In a significant step to improve the security of digital payments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has...
FIs facing problems: SBP to amend and extend timelines of IFRS 9 Updated 31 Jul, 2024 10:18am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to make some amendments and extend the timelines of IFRS 9...
Bank holiday Published 30 Dec, 2023 06:28am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Monday, January 01, 2024, which...
SBP launches ‘SUNWAI’ portal to address complaints Updated 30 Dec, 2023 09:22am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched “SUNWAI”- a facilitative portal for consumer to address their...
DPC proposes ‘appropriate’ changes in statute Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:53pm KARACHI: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has proposed “appropriate” changes in its statute to enhance its...
Cash transactions at BB locations: Biometric verification of accountholders a must: SBP Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made Biometric Verification (BV) of accountholders mandatory for all...
APSR for FY23 released: Banks, MFBs process e-banking transactions worth Rs167.4trn Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:05am KARACHI: Banks and MFBs have processed 2,073.3 million e-banking transactions amounting to Rs. 167.4 trillion in...
Productivity, export and debt: SBP asks govt to exercise greater prudence Updated 08 Jul, 2023 05:14pm Assessment of macroeconomic dynamics reveals a number of challenges for the banking sector and the repayment capacity of borrowers may come under stress
Digital banking frauds: SBP rolls out new set of guidelines for banks, MFBs Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced enhancement in control measure requirements to protect...
Banks told to set up digital fraud risk management units Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announcing the measures to enhance security of digital banking services ...
Banks, DFIs with Rs500bn or above assets: SBP extends date for implementation of IFRS 9 Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has extended the date for the implementation of International Financial...
Payment Systems Review unveiled: Q2 Raast transactions soar 82pc Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:11am KARACHI: Pakistan’s instant payment system – Raast - launched by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has witnessed...
Bank accounts: SBP advises banks to facilitate mosques Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has advised banks to facilitate mosques (Masajid) in opening of bank...
FY21-22: digital payments take a rising trajectory Updated 24 Dec, 2022 10:06am KARACHI, The digital payment ecosystem of Pakistan continued to grow as the overall e-banking transactions witnessed...
Facial recognition of users by LEAs: Banks told to install quality CCTVs at ATMs, on branch premises Updated 27 Oct, 2022 09:47am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed banks to install top quality CCTVs at ATMs and around branch...
SBP directs FIs to submit shareholding info Updated 26 Oct, 2022 09:30am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed the Financial Institutions to submit shareholding information...
Selected bank branches to open today Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked the banks for opening of selected branches on Friday July 8, ...
Implementation of IFRS 9: SBP issues final instructions Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued final instructions for implementation of the International...
PMKJ-YES, MPMG: SBP directs banks to stop fresh disbursements Updated 01 Jul, 2022 11:04am KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday night ...
Bank holiday Published 30 Jun, 2022 06:07am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Friday, July 1, 2022 which will be...