KARACHI July 13,2026: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the federal government to take immediate steps to protect Pakistan’s economy, trade and industry from the impact of renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh expressed concern over the …
Read More »Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 Opens with Focus on Economic Growth, Digital Finance
KARACHI, July 7,2026: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) on Monday opened the second Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), bringing together policymakers, regulators, bankers and global experts to discuss reforms needed to strengthen Pakistan’s financial sector and accelerate economic growth. More than 600 participants attended the opening day, including senior government …
Read More »Digital Payments Reach 3.4 Billion Transactions in Q3 FY26: SBP
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. …
Read More »Standard Chartered Pakistan delivers profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion
Highlights: • Profit before tax of PKR 11.7 billion • Revenue of PKR 16.6 billion • Strong growth in net advances up by 21% since the start of the year Pakistan, 29 April 2026 – Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance with a Profit before tax of PKR 11.7 bn …
Read More »Workers’ Remittances Rise 15.4pc to $3.5bn in January
KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan recorded a strong inflow of $3.5 billion in January 2026, reflecting a 15.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank said the continued growth in remittances is providing crucial support to Pakistan’s external sector and …
Read More »State Bank of Pakistan Releases Bi-Annual Monetary Policy Report
Islamabad, 9 February 2026: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today released its bi-annual Monetary Policy Report (MPR), providing a comprehensive review of macroeconomic developments, outlook, and factors guiding the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decisions since August 2025. The report highlights an improving macroeconomic environment, supported by prudent monetary policy …
Read More »State Bank of Pakistan announces multiple job vacancies
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced career opportunities at the OG-2 level within its Museum, Art Gallery, and Archives Department.
Read More »SBP holds policy rate at 11pc amid stability
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11 percent.
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