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SBP maintains interest rate at 10.5% on inflation fears amid surging oil prices

Focus PakistanMarch 9, 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday maintained its key interest rate at 10.5%. Pausing its easing cycle as rising global energy prices and regional tensions pose new inflation risks for the import-dependent economy. “The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5%,” the State Bank […]

SBP penalty on Faysal Bank announced after regulatory non-compliance

SBP Slaps Rs. 81 Million Penalty on Faysal Bank in CY2025

NayabMarch 8, 2026

Karachi – State Bank of Pakistan has levied a regulatory penalty of Rs81 million on Faysal Bank Limited during the calendar year ending December 31, 2025, as per the annual financial statement of the bank filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange. In its disclosure to the exchange, the bank said that the central bank had […]

Pakistani Freelancers Earn Over Half A Billion Dollars in 1HFY26

Focus PakistanFebruary 14, 2026

Islamabad/Karachi: Pakistani freelancers generated over $500 million in foreign exchange earnings during the first half of the current financial year. This reflects the growing strength of the country’s digital economy and the expanding global demand for Pakistan’s skilled workforce. According to SBP data, export receipts earned by freelancers of computer & information services climbed to […]

SBP Raises Around Rs501bn in PIB Auction

Focus PakistanFebruary 6, 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised Rs501.35bn in face value in its latest auction of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) held on February 6, 2026, with settlement scheduled for February 9. In today’s auction, the 15-year tenor attracted the largest participation, with face value bids of Rs811.5bn. This was followed by Rs364.35bn in 5-year bonds, […]

Pakistan economy to remain in stabilisation phase over next two years: SBP governor

Focus PakistanFebruary 6, 2026

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said on Friday the country’s economy would continue to remain in the recovery and stabilisation phase over the next two years, instead of attempting to achieve high growth that would be unsustainable under the provided conditions. Briefing media on the domestic economy and the outlook, the central […]

SBP unveils plans for updated currency, denies Rs5,000 note withdrawal

Focus PakistanFebruary 5, 2026

Pakistan is considering introducing redesigned currency notes ranging from Rs10 to Rs5,000, as the federal cabinet reviews proposals submitted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad told a parliamentary treasury committee that the SBP has completed its work on the new designs and sent its recommendations to the relevant ministry […]

Business leaders decry SBP’s decision to hold policy rate

Focus PakistanJanuary 26, 2026

The business community expressed on Monday disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5%, stating that single-digit interest rate was “essential for economic revival and restoring business confidence”. In its first meeting of 2026, the SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep its benchmark policy […]

6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference proposes landmark reforms

Focus PakistanJanuary 19, 2026

19th January 2026, Karachi: Titled “Islamic Economy in the Digital Age: Innovation within the Framework of Compliance,” the 6th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi, bringing together senior policymakers, financial leaders, scholars, regulators, and industry experts to examine the rapid transformation of the digital economy and its alignment […]

Pakistan Gains Momentum as SBP Reserves Rise by Another $27 Million

NayabNovember 21, 2025

This week, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed yet another modest increase, rising $27 million on the State Bank of Pakistan’s books. Although small, this is good news for a country that continues to navigate tight external financing conditions with swelling debt repayments and longstanding economic uncertainty. A Welcome but Measured Improvement The country’s foreign exchange […]

Pakistan Government Debt Cut has emerged as one of the most encouraging fiscal developments

Govt Cuts Debt by Massive Rs 1.2 Trillion in Q1FY26

Focus PakistanNovember 15, 2025

KARACHI: Pakistan Government Debt Cut has emerged as one of the most notable fiscal improvements in recent years, as the federal government reduced its total debt by a massive Rs 1.2 trillion during the July–September period of FY26. This marks a rare and encouraging shift in Pakistan’s financial direction. According to fresh data released by the […]

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