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KARACHI, September 9, 2026: Pakistan received US$3.7 billion in workers’ remittances during August 2026, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Remittances increased by 16.5% year-on-year in August. They also rose by 0.7% month-on-month, showing continued growth in inflows from overseas Pakistanis. During the first two months of fiscal …

SBP Likely to Keep Policy Rate at 11.5% Amid Rising Inflation Risks

SBP Governor Urges Banks to Boost Deposits and Private-Sector Lending

NA Committee Summons Finance Secretary and SBP Governor Over Rs342.947 Billion TCP Dues

BankIslamiHosts Strategic Dialogue on Pakistan’s FY2027 Economic Outlook

Pakistan Inflation Falls to 9.2% in July, Food Prices Keep Monthly CPI Elevated

SBP Extends Concessionary Card Payment Charges for Fuel Stations Until January 2027

KARACHI June 30,2026 : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will launch its redesigned official website on July 1, 2026, offering faster access to information and a more user-friendly digital experience for the public and financial sector stakeholders. The new website, www.sbp.org.pk, is part of the central bank’s digital transformation …

KARACHI June 25,2026: According to the report, Pakistan processed 3.7 billion retail payment transactions worth Rs168.8 trillion through formal banking and payment channels between January and March 2026. Notably, digital channels accounted for 92 percent of all transactions. Overall transaction volume increased by 9 percent compared to the previous quarter. …

KARACHI June 23,2026: The State Bank of Pakistan’s instant payment system, Raast, is on track to process over $500 billion (around Rs140 trillion) in transactions by December 2026, according to Raast Payment Pakistan CEO Ahson Saeed on Tuesday. He said this would exceed Pakistan’s projected GDP of $452 billion for …