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KARACHI, February 16, 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the launch of “Cyber Shield” the Cyber Resilience Strategy for Regulated Entities” under its Vision 2028 agenda, aimed at strengthening the safety and robustness of Pakistan’s banking and financial system.
The initiative is designed to protect banks and financial institutions from rising cyber threats, ensuring that individuals and businesses can continue to access financial services securely and without disruption.
According to SBP, the strategy provides a comprehensive roadmap for financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity systems and controls. It focuses on preventing cyber incidents, responding swiftly to threats, and ensuring effective recovery in case of disruptions.
With the banking ecosystem facing increasingly sophisticated cyber risks, the strategy adopts a holistic and forward-looking approach. It outlines five key priorities: strengthening banks’ ability to withstand cyber incidents, improving governance and accountability for cybersecurity, promoting sector-wide cooperation and information-sharing, developing skilled cyber talent, and continuously updating security frameworks to address emerging risks.
The central bank said it will closely monitor global and domestic cyber developments and update the strategy as needed. By enhancing cyber resilience across regulated entities, SBP aims to safeguard customers, promote secure digital innovation, and ensure overall financial stability in the country.
