Pakistan economy moving in the right direction: SBP governor KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad Tuesday said after facing significant economic... Updated 21 May, 2025 08:45am
Markets SBP governor updates foreign investors on Pakistan’s ‘improving macroeconomic outlook’ Institutions include JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Deutsche, Jefferies, and major credit rating agencies Published 26 Apr, 2025 04:44pm
Business & Finance Fitch forecasts Pakistan rupee at 285 against US dollar by June, 295 by FY26 end Credit rating agency projects Pakistan to gradually devalue its currency to avert likely pressure on current account Updated 22 Apr, 2025 11:00pm
Business & Finance SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $127mn, now stand at $10.57bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $127 million on a weekly basis,... Published 17 Apr, 2025 08:24pm
Business & Finance ZTBL wins award on performance in NFLP 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, President/CEO, ZTBL received the award from Jameel Ahmed, Governor State Bank of... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Print Macroeconomic stability achieved: SBP governor KARACHI: Jameel Ahmed, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday said Pakistan has successfully transitioned from... Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:31am
Markets Pakistan receives record $4.1bn in remittances in March, says SBP governor Central bank revises remittance forecast to $38bn for FY25 Updated 14 Apr, 2025 11:02pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $23mn, now stand at $10.70bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $23 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 11:31pm
Business & Finance SBP to observe ‘financial literacy week’ KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will observe Pakistan Financial Literacy Week 2025 nationwide from April... Published 09 Apr, 2025 08:02am
Print Financial inclusion: Banks urged to leverage technology KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday urged banks to leverage technology to enhance... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:21am
Markets SBP governor urges banks to prioritise SME lending Banks should shift focus from financing to govt, large corporate entities towards SME lending, micro financing, Jameel Ahmad says Updated 25 Feb, 2025 11:27pm
Print Country sees huge potential in GCC market: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan sees huge potential in the... Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:19am
Business & Finance SBP to celebrate ‘Women Entrepreneurship Day’ on Nov 19 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19, 2024. ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Markets After six weeks: SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $107mn, now stand at $4.02bn Central bank gives no reason behind increase Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:18pm
Business & Finance SBP chief says Pakistan not considering bilateral debt restructuring KARACHI: Central bank governor said the country is not considering a bilateral debt restructuring, sources that... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Tackling climate change: SBP governor for fortifying co-op in Saarc region KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed has emphasized on the importance of discussing the... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Opinion It’s too late in the day Country’s decisions makers are known for not taking the right decisions at the right time. Two such late decisions... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 06:47am
Print PM acquiesces to IMF demands to unlock loan? ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been given a clear... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:50am
Markets Exchange companies set to remove ‘self-imposed price cap’ on open-market dollars Association says it will sell the foreign currency in accordance with demand-supply dynamics Published 24 Jan, 2023 07:46pm
Business & Finance Pakistan wants to complete 9th IMF review without any delay: PM Shehbaz Premier says government has conveyed to the IMF that Pakistan will incorporate all its prior conditions to completing the 9th review Updated 24 Jan, 2023 08:44pm
Business & Finance World Bank Pakistan chief refutes reports indicating delay in loans' approval Says lender decides on timing for sharing project proposals following due process Updated 19 Jan, 2023 09:01pm
Print Dollar manipulation: SBP concludes probe KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has completed the investigation against private banks allegedly involved... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 11:19am
Business & Finance Capacity-building to counter climate change: SBP governor for allocating resources to R&D KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad referring to the devastation caused by recent floods has... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Print Key phrase: ‘structural reforms’ State Bank of Pakistan says prudent monetary and fiscal policies imperative to increase resilience of the economy Updated 22 Dec, 2022 09:52am
Business & Finance HBL wins Pakistan’s Best Bank 2022 award KARACHI: HBL wins Pakistan’s Best Bank award 2022 at the Pakistan Banking Awards held in Karachi on December 9. ... Published 12 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Pakistan SBP chief meets Sindh governor KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed met Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori at the Governor... Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Markets Pakistan's debt repayment situation completely under control: SBP governor During SBP's podcast, Jameel Ahmad says all upcoming obligations will be met on schedule, reserves' position to improve in second half of ongoing fiscal year Updated 08 Dec, 2022 10:59pm
Business & Finance Debt market web portal likely to be launched soon: SBP KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad on Tuesday said that the central bank is currently... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 11:55am
Markets SBP expands scope of investigation into alleged exchange-rate manipulation Pakistan's central bank governor Jameel Ahmad says inspection team has been given November-end as its deadline to complete investigation Published 14 Nov, 2022 09:28pm
Markets Unauthorised foreign exchange activities: SBP introduces whistle blowing forum Move aimed at promoting environment of accountability and integrity Published 11 Nov, 2022 08:10pm