EconomyPakistan’s forex reserves inch up by $51.1 million Arshad KhanAugust 9, 2024October 2, 20250The SBP’s reserves have decreased by $236.2 million, or 2.52 per cent, since the start of the current fiscal year….
EconomySBP cuts key policy rate by 100bps to 19.50pc Arshad KhanJuly 29, 2024October 2, 20250The decision has been taken amid a decline in the inflation rate, Jameel Ahmed said. KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan…
EconomyState Bank announces 150 basis points cut in key policy rate Arshad KhanJune 10, 2024October 2, 20250The State Bank noted that “real interest rates are still significantly positive, which is important for continuing to guide inflation…
EconomyOverseas workers’ remittances record $3bn inflow in March 2024 Arshad KhanApril 8, 2024October 2, 20250Workers’ remittances during March 24 were mainly received from Saudi Arabia (US$703.1 million). ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)…
EconomyFitch Warns of Default Risks Amid Pakistan’s Post-Election Uncertainty Arshad KhanFebruary 20, 2024October 2, 20251Next IMF bailout package would come with tougher conditions, says global rating agency. Fitch Warns of Default Risks Amid Pakistan’s…
EconomyPakistan’s Foreign Reserves Reach US$ 13,149.1 Million: SBP Arshad KhanFebruary 16, 2024October 2, 20253The reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan stood at US$ 8,056.5 million Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Reach US$ 13,149.1…
EconomyPakistan’s financial sector assets surge to Rs8.94tr in FY23: WealthPK Arshad KhanFebruary 5, 2024October 2, 20250The revenue growth of 31%, reaching Rs614.648 billion in FY22, is particularly noteworthy. Pakistan’s financial sector assets surge to Rs8.94tr…
BusinessSBP unveils plan to print new currency notes with modernized design Arshad KhanJanuary 29, 2024October 2, 20251SBP deputy governor acknowledged the need for a robust system to prevent the printing of fake currency. SBP unveils plan…
EconomySBP maintains interest rate at 22% Arshad KhanJanuary 29, 2024October 2, 20251MPC’s decision in line with market expectations as high inflation persists due to rise in energy prices. SBP maintains interest…
BusinessECAP adopts SBP-directed mechanism for issuing exchange rates Arshad KhanDecember 28, 2023October 2, 20250ECAP issues a single rate for the six selected leading currencies. In compliance with the directives issued by the State…