KARACHI, October 11 2024: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its annual report highlighting the significant advancements in the national payment ecosystem during the Fiscal Year 2023-24. The report underscores the remarkable growth in digital payments, driven by the increasing availability and adoption of digital payment channels, reflecting a growing reliance on these…
KARACHI, October 9 2024: The State Bank of Pakistan has extended the financing limit for Small and Medium Enterprises for up to Rs. 500 million from a single bank/ DFI or all banks & DFIs. However, banks & DFIs are allowed to deduct the liquid assets (encashment value of bank deposits, certificates of deposit/ investment,…
KARACHI: October 8 2024, The government of Pakistan has extended the last date for encashment/replacement/conversion of Rs. 40,000/-, Rs. 25,000/-, Rs. 15,000/- & Rs. 7,500/- denomination National Prize Bonds (bearer) up to December 31, 2024. Accordingly, SBP has advised all branches to accept requests for encashment/conversion/redemption of cited denominations from the general public till December…
KARACHI: October 8, 2024: Pakistan’s worker remittances in September 2024 totalled US$2.85bn, up 29% year over year and the highest amount ever received in September. In 1QFY25, remittances increased by 39% year over year to US$8.8bn. These stronger inflows will help Pakistan maintain PKR stability and contain the current account deficit. Highest-ever quarterly remittances received…
Islamabad: October 8 2024, there was a major development in the investment sector according to which the Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund will be established through heavy investment in the financial industry. In this regard, Alvarez Marsal Middle East group will float financial investment in Pakistan and there will be a huge investment in the financial…