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Banks across Pakistan closed on August 26, 2026, for Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
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Banks Closed on August 26 for Eid Milad-un-Nabi

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and commercial banks across Pakistan remained closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi. Under the central bank's official notification, banks…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 25, 2026
Pakistan banking sector records 9.1% balance sheet growth in H1CY26
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SBP Designates UBL, HBL and NBP Systemically Important Banks

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has designated United Bank Limited (UBL), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026.…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 22, 2026
Pakistan's auto financing reaches a record Rs. 386 billion in July 2026.
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Auto Financing Hits Record Rs. 386 Billion

Pakistan's auto financing reached a record Rs. 386 billion in July 2026, marking the highest level recorded in the country's banking sector, according to data from the State Bank of…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 19, 2026
Pakistan Fintechs Face Higher Costs After SBP Rate Hold
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Pakistan Fintechs Face Higher Costs After SBP Rate Hold

Pakistan's fintech sector is facing continued pressure from relatively high financing costs after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its policy rate unchanged at 11.5% for a second consecutive…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 16, 2026
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says current monetary policy supports price stability and economic growth in Pakistan.
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SBP Governor Says Current Policy Supports Price Stability

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said the central bank's current monetary policy stance remains appropriate for maintaining price stability while keeping inflation within its medium-term target…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 15, 2026
Pakistan banking sector records 9.1% balance sheet growth in H1CY26
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SBP Prepares Pakistan’s CBDC Pilot for Digital Rupee

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing a pilot for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), potentially taking Pakistan closer to a digital version of the Pakistani rupee. The…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 15, 2026
SBP allows commercial banks to open accounts for PVARA-licensed virtual asset service providers in Pakistan.
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SBP Allows Banks to Serve Licensed Crypto Firms in Pakistan

Pakistan has taken a significant step toward integrating regulated digital assets into its financial system after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a new circular under the Virtual Assets…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 15, 2026
SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise to $17.057 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026.
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SBP Reports $4 Million Rise in Forex Reserves

Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase of $4 million during the week ended August 7, 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). SBP-held reserves reached $17.057…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 14, 2026
Pakistan's federal government debt rises to Rs. 83.642 trillion in June 2026, increasing by Rs. 15.8 billion per day year-on-year.
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Pakistan’s Debt Rises Rs. 16 Billion per Day

Pakistan’s federal government debt reached Rs. 83.642 trillion in June 2026, increasing 7.4% year-on-year, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The debt stock also climbed 2.1%…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 12, 2026
SBP forecasts Pakistan's real GDP growth at 3.5% to 4.5% for FY27.
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SBP Forecasts Stronger Economic Growth for FY27

Pakistan's economy is expected to pick up pace during fiscal year 2027, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) forecasting real GDP growth between 3.5% and 4.5%. The projection suggests…
Posted by Zara Fatima August 11, 2026

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