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State Bank of Pakistan announces new banking hours for Ramazan

On Fridays, working hours will be further cut

Business & Economy Published 01 Mar, 2025 01:10pm

Banks to remain closed on Monday

This closure is in observance of Bank Holiday for Zakat deduction

Business & Economy Published 28 Feb, 2025 01:33pm

PM Shehbaz bans dual nationals from holding key positions at SBP: report

Cabinet Division has asked committee led by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to review proposed amendments to law

Business & Economy Published 25 Feb, 2025 03:45pm

SBP grants licence to Wemsol for commercial operations

With the new addition, the total number of EMIs operating in Pakistan will rise to six

Business & Economy Published 13 Feb, 2025 10:47am

SBP issues guidelines for buyback of government securities

SBP to publish security type, target amount, auction schedule and results on its pages

Business & Economy Published 12 Feb, 2025 10:33am

New profit rates for Short Term Savings Certificates announced for February

This allows investments starting from a minimum of Rs10,000

Business & Economy Published 11 Feb, 2025 09:55am

Workers’ remittances increase by 31.7% to $20.8b in July to January

On year-on-year basis, workers’ remittances during January 2025 recorded an inflow of $3b

Business & Economy Published 04 Feb, 2025 02:08pm

How to apply for State Bank of Pakistan’s Summer Internship Programme 2025

Last date to submit online application is February 14

Business & Economy Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:16pm

State Bank of Pakistan’s MPC to meet on January 27 for monetary policy review

In recent meetings, central bank has implemented a significant reduction in policy rate

Business & Economy Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:47am

Check now as SBP announces Rs750 prize bond winners for January 15, 2025

This is this year’s first prize bond result

Business & Economy Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:28pm

SBP to unveil monetary policy four times in first half of 2025, another cut expected

Additional sessions are planned for March, May, and June

Business & Economy Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:16am

CCP’s delay on Telenor acquisition threatens Pakistan’s 5G launch

NERA highlights issue of non-availability of 194 MHz in the 2.6 GHz band crucial for LTE/4G, 5G

Business & Economy Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:22pm

SBP announces closure of banks on Wednesday

SBP, banks won’t be open for public dealing

Business & Economy Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:15pm

December inflation expected to hold in 4-5% range, says ministry

Pakistan's annual inflation slowed to 4.9% in November largely due to a high base a year earlier

Business & Economy Updated 23 Dec, 2024 07:08pm

SBP announces holiday for all banks

Government also issues list of public holidays in 2025

Business & Economy Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:22am

Pakistan’s foreign direct investment surpasses $1b for five months of FY25: SBP Report

Total FDI inflows for the period were recorded at $1.625 billion

Pakistan Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:15am

Hajj 2025: Deadline for applications today

This application process will take place at banks across the country

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 16 Dec, 2024 05:19pm

State Bank of Pakistan reduces policy rate by 200bps, fifth in a row

Monetary Policy Committee notes core inflation, at 9.7%, is proving to be sticky

▶️ Pakistan Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:43pm

Shares at PSX increase as SBP decreases policy rate

Market index portrays bullish rates in start of week

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2024 01:02am

Check the list as Rs25,000 prize bond winners for December 10 draw announced

It was this year’s fourth draw for Rs25,000

Business & Economy Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:47pm

SBP makes major changes to Islamic Banking requirements

Previously, banks were mandated to pay an MPR on all Pak Rupee savings deposits

▶️ Business & Economy Updated 11 Nov, 2024 10:57pm

PSX’s benchmark index settles at 93,291.68 points

KSE-100 index surpasses 94,000 points in intraday

▶️ Pakistan Updated 05 Nov, 2024 12:05am

State Bank of Pakistan cuts policy rate more than expected

Monetary Policy Committee reduces policy rate by 250 bps to 15%

Pakistan Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:46am

Pakistan achieves fiscal surplus for the first time in 24 Years

Turnaround comes after years of persistent budget deficits

Business & Economy Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:38pm

Analysts predict massive cut in Pakistan interest rate

Central bank's monetary policy committee is schedule to meet on November 4

Business & Economy Updated 28 Oct, 2024 11:26pm

Shares at PSX gain more than 200 points

Market analysts attribute this upward trend to several factors

Business & Economy Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:02am

Business leader calls for lowering interest rate by 5%

He argued that such a reduction is vital for enhancing trade activities in the country

Business & Economy Published 21 Oct, 2024 03:49pm

Pakistan requests additional $2b from IMF to tackle climate change challenges

Pakistan requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from IMF on Sept 27 due to climate issues

Business & Economy Published 17 Oct, 2024 05:32pm

Structural impediments challenge macroeconomic stability: SBP

Central bank cites unfavourable business environment continue to constrain economy’s growth potential

Business & Economy Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:46pm

Pakistan’s trade deficit with SCO countries surges over 41% to $11.7b in FY24

Pakistan’s exports to SCO countries, particularly China, saw notable growth