SBP decides to investigate misprinting of Rs1,000 note KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to investigate as to how the misprinted currency notes of Rs... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:24pm
Markets Brokerage house sees ‘strong possibility’ of policy rate cut of 100bps in upcoming MPC A brokerage house sees “strong possibility” that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) may cut the key policy rate by 100... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 10:38pm
Print Bank timings for Ramazan KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced office and business hours for month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak,... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:43am
Markets SBP issues bank timings for Ramazan 2024 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday revised its office and business timings for the month of Ramazan, 2024.... Published 11 Mar, 2024 02:22pm
Pakistan ‘Women’s participation has positive impact on economy’ ISLAMABAD: Dr Ishrat Hussain, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that women participation in the... Published 10 Mar, 2024 03:03am
Business & Finance Women participation in workforce has positive impact on economy: Dr Ishrat ISLAMABAD: Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that women participation in the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance SBP Podcast highlights importance of women financial inclusion KARACHI: In the latest episode of SBP Podcast, State Bank of Pakistan informed about the importance of raising the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance Jul-Feb remittances down 1.2pc to $18.1bn YoY KARACHI: The country received home remittances amounted to $ 18.1 billion during the first eight months of this... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Print ECC extends validity of ‘MSRSSFM’ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved an extension in validity of... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 01:27pm
Business & Finance Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on 1st Ramazan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 A.H., ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Markets Pakistan’s remittances clock in at $2.25bn in February, up 13% YoY However, inflows decrease 6% on a monthly basis Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:36pm
BR Research Rate cut in the offing? The bond market is expecting a rate cut soon while the forex players are expecting the currency to be under... Published 08 Mar, 2024 09:14am
Opinion Navigating data governance in Pakistan’s evolving financial landscape The winds of change are blowing strong, not just in the realm of nature and climate, but also in the very fabric of... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall another $54mn, now stand at $7.9bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country at $13.02bn Published 07 Mar, 2024 07:50pm
Business & Finance Ramazan 2024: minimum Nisab fixed at Rs135,179 for Zakat The government has fixed Nisab for Zakat for the year 1444-45 A.H at Rs135,179 for deduction from savings bank... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 06:40pm
Business & Finance ABL organises financial literacy campaign LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the Financial Literacy Week from 4 to 8 March, 2024, aligned... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance Jul-Jan debt rises 6pc as govt borrowing continues Total domestic and external debt stocks reach Rs64.84 trillion at end of Jan 2024 Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:54am
Print KIBOR falls 10 bps on lower inflation figures KARACHI: The Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) on Monday fell 10 basis points (bps) on lower inflation figures.... Updated 05 Mar, 2024 11:35am
Business & Finance Faysal Bank partners with SBP for ‘Financial Literacy Week’ KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), committed to fostering financial education and inclusivity, has partnered with... Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance ZTBL announces highly impressive financial results ISLAMABAD: ZTBL is country’s g premier specialized financial institution, playing a pivotal role in the economy... Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Financial inclusion helps stimulate economic growth: SBP KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed has said that financial inclusion creates a broad base ... Published 05 Mar, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance KIBOR falls after ‘lower-than-expected’ inflation reading The Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) dropped notably following the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based... Updated 04 Mar, 2024 09:04pm
Business & Finance SBP to hold 1st edition of Pakistan Financial Literacy Week KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad will inaugurate Pakistan Financial Literacy Week (PFLW)... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am
Markets Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds rally ahead of Sunday’s election for prime minister LONDON: Pakistan’s sovereign dollar-denominated bonds rallied in advance of weekend elections for prime minister,... Published 01 Mar, 2024 05:49pm
Opinion Incoming government and some important economic policy initiatives High inflationary situation should be among the top most priorities of the incoming government. Over-board aggregate... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Print Forex reserves fall by $59m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign reserves fell by $59 million during the last week, the State Bank of... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 08:27am
Editorials Insulating regulators from govt interference EDITORIAL: Reportedly, a much-needed amendments in Ogra (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority) and Nepra (National... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Business & Finance Monthly inflation rate projected to slow in February KARACHI: Inflation is projected to hover around 24.5-25.5% in February, with expectations of further easing to... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 11:08am
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall below $8bn Debt repayments and lack of fresh inflows put pressure on dollar stockpile Updated 29 Feb, 2024 11:12pm
Print SBP revises timelines for Banks’ Floating Exchange Rates KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the timelines for submission of data of Banks’ Floating... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 08:50am