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Pakistani rupee extends its positive streak to 215 consecutive trading days, closing at Rs. 277.71 against the US dollar.

PKR Extends Positive Streak to 215 Trading Days Against Dollar

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) maintained its upward momentum against the US dollar (USD) on Friday, extending its positive streak to 215 consecutive trading days. The rupee closed at Rs. 277.71…

Zara Fatima August 9, 2026

Pakistan's M2 money supply declines 6% in the opening weeks of FY2027 amid slower banking system asset growth.

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Pakistan’s M2 Money Supply Falls 6% at Start of FY27

Pakistan's broad money supply (M2) declined by 6% during the opening weeks of fiscal year 2027, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The contraction points to…

Zara Fatima August 8, 2026

Bank of Punjab proposes up to Rs. 30 billion ordinary share issuance to the Government of Punjab.

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SBP Approves Bank of Punjab’s Bahrain Wholesale Banking Unit

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted Bank of Punjab (BOP) in-principle approval to establish an overseas wholesale banking unit in Bahrain. The approval marks an important step in…

Zara Fatima August 6, 2026

SBP raises the exposure limit for unrated large private-sector borrowers from Rs. 3 billion to Rs. 10 billion.

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SBP Raises Unrated Borrower Exposure Limit to Rs. 10 Billion

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the aggregate exposure limit for unrated large private-sector borrowers from banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) to Rs. 10 billion, up from…

Zara Fatima August 5, 2026

1LINK proposes mandatory PayPak cards for government salary accounts, subsidies, and public sector payments in Pakistan.

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1LINK Proposes Mandatory PayPak Cards for Government Payments

1LINK has proposed making PayPak cards mandatory for government employees' salary accounts, subsidy programmes, and other public sector payments as part of an effort to reduce Pakistan's reliance on international…

Zara Fatima August 3, 2026

Pakistan seeks stronger US investment and financing links to diversify external funding and reduce reliance on Chinese bilateral financing.

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Pakistan Repays $1.4bn Chinese Loan

Pakistan has repaid a $1.4 billion Chinese commercial loan, with refinancing expected to be finalized within the next few weeks, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad.…

Zara Fatima July 30, 2026

Saudi deposit rollover supports Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves and eases external debt repayment requirements.

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Saudi Deposit Rollover Eases Pakistan’s External Debt Burden

Pakistan's immediate external debt repayment burden has eased after Saudi Arabia rolled over part of its deposits, reducing the country's external financing requirement for the current fiscal year to $21.5…

Zara Fatima July 30, 2026

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad announces Pakistan's external debt servicing will fall to $21.5 billion in FY27

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Pakistan’s FY27 External Debt Servicing to Fall to $21.5 Billion

Pakistan's external debt bill is about to get noticeably lighter. Speaking after the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) latest monetary policy announcement, Governor Jameel Ahmad said the country's external debt…

Zara Fatima July 27, 2026

FPCCI Acting President Saquib Fayyaz Magoon reacts to the State Bank of Pakistan's latest monetary policy decision.

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FPCCI Criticizes SBP’s Policy Rate Decision, Urges Interest Rate Cut

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) latest monetary policy decision, saying the business community had expected…

Zara Fatima July 27, 2026