Pakistan’s FY27 external debt servicing projected at $21.5bn: SBP governor Updated 27 Jul, 2026 11:40pm External debt repayments stood at $26.5 in FY26
Buffer boost: SBP buys over USD11bn in 18 months Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:54am KARACHI: Amid improving foreign exchange market fundamentals, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has purchased more...
Remittance boost: C/A back to surplus in Jan Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account returned to surplus in January 2026, supported by higher inflows of workers’...
Agri credit reaches Rs1.4trn in first half of FY26 Updated 13 Feb, 2026 09:18am KARACHI: Agricultural credit disbursements by the banking sector reached Rs. 1.412 trillion during the first half of...
Govt debt rises Rs641bn in first half of FY26: SBP Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:11am KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stocks rose by Rs641 billion during the first half of this fiscal year...
Jul-Jan FY26: Workers’ remittances post 11pc growth Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:07am Amounts to USD 23.202 billion during July-January FY26
Finance ministry sees January inflation in Pakistan at 5–6% Updated 27 Jan, 2026 10:16pm Pakistan’s economy well-positioned to sustain growth momentum in FY26, says ministry in monthly outlook
SBP revises GDP growth upward up to 4.75% Updated 27 Jan, 2026 03:50pm SBP’s FX reserves expected to reach $20.2bn by end of December 2026
SBP holds key rate at 10.5pc Published 27 Jan, 2026 05:11am KARACHI: As against the market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
SBP cuts cash reserve requirement for banks to boost economic activities Published 26 Jan, 2026 09:38pm Central bank reduces CRR to 3% from 4% for banks to be maintained on daily basis
Business leaders decry SBP’s decision to hold policy rate Updated 26 Jan, 2026 09:44pm Single-digit interest rate essential for economic revival, restoring business confidence, FPCCI official says
MPC meeting today Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:04am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to meet today (Monday) to...
Banking industry: cyber drill concludes Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am KARACHI: As a joint initiative of the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP),...
SBP governor for mitigating digital innovation-related risks Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:59am KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad has warned that while digital innovation offers...
SBP governor urges banks to keep human judgments above AI decisions in loan approvals Published 19 Jan, 2026 08:36pm National payment ecosystem witnessed significant advancements in recent past, says Jameel Ahmad
Debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 26pc: SBP governor Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad on Wednesday said Pakistan’s external debt burden has...
Sustainable growth & financial stability: Governor SBP for regional capital market integration Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:02am KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has emphasised the urgent need for greater regional...
SBP governor calls for regional capital market integration to mobilise climate finance Updated 11 Nov, 2025 11:16pm Banking sector alone can not meet country’s long-term investment needs, Jameel Ahmad says
SBP governor claims achieving macroeconomic stability Updated 11 Nov, 2025 09:48am KARACHI: Jameel Ahmad, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday said Pakistan has achieved significant...
Local currency financing: SBP, IFC sign agreement Published 21 Oct, 2025 06:11am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has partnered with the World Bank Group, through its private sector arm,...
Stabilisation alone not sufficient Updated 08 Sep, 2025 06:31am EDITORIAL: The SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) governor recently stated that the economy is now on a stable footing,...
Pakistan’s economy now positioned on more stable footing: SBP governor Updated 03 Sep, 2025 08:11am KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that Pakistan’s economy is now positioned on a...
Pakistan launches PRISM+ to upgrade payment and settlement system Updated 19 Aug, 2025 03:51pm The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched its upgraded payment and settlement system, PRISM+, on Tuesday....
SBP chief says low domestic savings key structural challenge Updated 18 Aug, 2025 01:02pm State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has cautioned that despite improvements in key macroeconomic...
SBP Governor advocates economic resilience, reforms Updated 15 Aug, 2025 08:42am KARACHI: Governor State Bank (SBP) of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad said that SBP is striving to ensure monetary and...
Pakistan’s three Eurobonds trade at over $1 premium for first time in years Published 30 Jul, 2025 08:34pm KARACHI: For the first time in recent history, Pakistan’s three Eurobonds are trading at a premium price of over $1...
Pakistan central bank sees FX reserves climbing to over $17bn by FY26 end Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:48pm KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad projected on Wednesday that the central bank’s foreign...
SBP pensioners demand recalculation of family pension Published 28 Jul, 2025 05:42am PESHAWAR: The SBP Pensioners Welfare Association has demanded the recalculation of family pension on the basis of...
Policy mix to forestall boom-bust syndrome Updated 15 Jul, 2025 07:59am EDITORIAL: The Governor State Bank of Pakistan while speaking at the launch ceremony of Women Entrepreneurs Finance...
SBP to launch pilot for digital currency, says governor Updated 09 Jul, 2025 09:53pm KARACHI/SINGAPORE: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing to launch a pilot for a digital currency and is...