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Pakistan Published 15 Dec, 2025 12:24pm

SBP likely to keep policy rate unchanged in today’s meeting

Analysts expect central bank to adopt a cautious “wait-and-see” approach

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:38pm

IMF hails Pakistan’s strong reforms despite tough conditions

Fund releases $1.2bn in new funding; says primary surplus, higher reserves show resilience; urges tax expansion and energy-sector fixes

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:44pm

Why Pakistan saves too little — and how to fix it

Pakistan’s domestic savings rate has remained stuck around 12% to 15% for nearly two decades

Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:27pm

NADRA verification made mandatory for all forex buyers and sellers

SBP orders exchange firms to install face-scan cameras by January 1, 2026, to strengthen digital checks

Pakistan Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:43pm

Pakistan receives $1.2 billion IMF loan instalment

Third tranche under EFF and RSF bolsters foreign exchange reserves and economic stability

Business & Economy Published 09 Dec, 2025 09:31pm

Faysal Bank ranks among top 5 in Pakistan’s 2025 remittance market

SBP recognition highlights the bank’s growing leadership in remittances

Business & Economy Published 09 Dec, 2025 09:24pm

Pakistan receives $3.2bn in November 2025 remittances: SBP

Year-on-year remittances up 9.4%, but monthly flows drop 7%

▶️ Pakistan Published 04 Dec, 2025 04:32pm

Saudi Arabia extends $3bn deposit for another year

One-year extension helps stabilise foreign exchange reserves

Pakistan Published 02 Dec, 2025 09:51pm

Faysal Bank launches Pakistan’s first PayPak–Mastercard co-badge debit card

The new card blends PayPak’s local infrastructure with Mastercard’s global network, advancing SBP’s digital payments vision

Business & Economy Published 01 Dec, 2025 07:26pm

Pakistan’s inflation clocks in at 6.1% in November 2025

Reading higher than the finance ministry's estimate of 5% to 6%

Business & Economy Published 07 Nov, 2025 02:10pm

PM thanks expatriates as remittances surpass $3.4 billions in October

Premier says steady growth in remittances shows expats’ confidence in government policies

Pakistan Published 27 Oct, 2025 11:05pm

Pakistan Airports Authority, SBP launch cashless payment model at airports

Businesses at airports required to adopt SBP–licensed digital systems as part of nationwide drive towards cashless transactions

Business & Economy Published 27 Oct, 2025 05:30pm

Saudi Arabia extends $1bn oil facility, $5bn deposits for Pakistan

Fresh Saudi support expected to ease Pakistan’s external financing pressure

Pakistan Updated 27 Oct, 2025 04:30pm

State Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%

SBP maintains cautious stance as it seeks to balance price pressures with economic recovery

Business & Economy Published 27 Oct, 2025 08:49am

State Bank to announce monetary policy today

Analysts expect no change in interest rate amid current inflation trend

Business & Economy Published 20 Oct, 2025 06:07pm

Pakistan posts $110m current account surplus in September: SBP

11% surge in remittances main reason behind positive development

Business & Economy Published 08 Oct, 2025 08:30pm

Pakistan’s GDP grows 3.04% in FY2024-25 as economy expands to $407.2bn

NAC revises growth upward from 2.68%; per capita income rises to $1,812

Business & Economy Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:37pm

Further rate cuts hinge on flood impact, IMF review: SBP Governor

Jameel Ahmad says inflation may briefly exceed target band in 2026 but remain contained overall

Pakistan Published 01 Oct, 2025 11:19am

Pakistan succesfully repays $500mn Eurobond on time

Issued in 2015 to global investors, bond matured on September 30, 2025

Pakistan Published 30 Sep, 2025 01:32pm

State Bank launches interest-free loan scheme for e-bikes, rickshaws

Over 116,000 e-bikes and 3,170 e-rickshaws to be financed in two phases

Pakistan Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:42pm

How to apply for government housing finance scheme; who is eligible?

First-time buyers to get easy loans of up to Rs3.5 million on subsidised rates

Business & Economy Published 25 Sep, 2025 06:16pm

IMF mission begins second review talks in Pakistan to unlock $1bn tranche

FBR shares alternative tax plan as discussions cover flood impact and fiscal reforms

Pakistan Updated 25 Sep, 2025 01:50pm

Rs1.225 trillion power sector circular debt restructuring deal reached with banks

No new burden on consumers as PBA and 18 banks join hands with govt

Pakistan Published 18 Sep, 2025 02:36pm

Insight-based Digital Innovation Key to Driving Full-Spectrum Financial Inclusion in Pakistan: Jahanzeb Khan

Jahanzeb emphasises innovative use cases like international remittances to boost Pakistan's economic prosperity

Business & Economy Published 16 Sep, 2025 12:41am

Here is full list of Rs200 prize bond winners for September 15, 2025 draw

It was this year’s third draw for Rs200; It was held in Multan

Business & Economy Published 15 Sep, 2025 10:43pm

S. M. Tanveer expresses disappointment over no change in policy rate

Business leader warns high interest rates and power tariffs are stifling growth, urges drastic cut to 6% and competitive energy costs

Pakistan Published 15 Sep, 2025 03:44pm

State Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 11% amid inflation concerns

Industrial sector says move could increase production cost

Business & Economy Published 13 Sep, 2025 11:05am

SBP launches trial phase for central bank digital currency

Rules and guidelines will be finalised ahead of the pilot launch to ensure smooth implementation

Business & Economy Updated 08 Sep, 2025 05:57pm

PSX hits record high at 156,199 as investor optimism fuels rally

Benchmark index surges 1,810 points on strong earnings, robust institutional flows

Pakistan Published 03 Sep, 2025 10:30pm

Senate panel witnesses fiery clash over Virtual Assets Authority Bill 2025

Senator Afnanullah accuses Law Ministry of plagiarism; debate heats up on crypto framework, SECP perks, and digital currency plans