Ex-SBP governor Shamshad Akhtar passes away
Caretaker Minister of Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Division, Dr Shamshad Akhtar speaks during a press conference in Islamabad. — APP/File President Zardari, FinMin express...
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PVARA, SBP discuss digital asset framework as Pakistan steps up crypto regulation
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Thursday held discussions on digital...
SBP expects foreign reserves to hit $17.8bn by June next year
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have exceeded the December 2025 level, rising above $15.8 billion after the receipt...
KSE-100 hits record 170,741 as SBP rate cut lifts sentiment
Bullish trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange pushed the benchmark KSE-100 Index to a fresh all-time closing high on Monday, as the market added more...
SBP cuts policy rate by 50bps to 10.5% against expectations
The Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan on Monday reduced the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%, defying widespread market...
PSX ends week higher as KSE-100 gains nearly 1,300 points
Positive sentiment prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing the week higher after a strong buying spree....
SBP likely to hold rate at 11% as IMF flags inflation risks
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank is expected to retain interest rates at 11% on Monday, a Reuters poll showed, as analysts push back rate-cut forecasts to...
SBP raises Rs1.17 trillion in T-bills, PIBs auction as strong demand eases yields
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised Rs1.172 trillion through its latest auctions of Market Treasury Bills (T-bills) and 10-year Pakistan Investment Bond (PIB) floaters,...
IMF urges continued reforms in Pakistan’s fiscal, monetary, and energy sectors to enhance sustainability and resilience
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Pakistan’s economic reforms under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and highlighted key achievements in stabilizing the country’s economy...
IMF board clears $1.2 billion payout for Pakistan after completing EFF review
After completing the second review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of around...