State Bank imposes Rs224 million in fines on 5 commercial banks
State-owned Sindh Bank gets a penalty of Rs55.393 million by the SBP for violation of general banking operations. State Bank…
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Auto industry lays off thousands as sales decrease by 70%
Industry official says raw materials worth billions of rupees stuck at port. Auto industry lays off thousands as sales decrease…
Rupee nosedives to all-time low of 290 against dollar amid political tumult
Moody’s Investor Service warned without an IMF programme, Pakistan could default. Rupee nosedives to all-time low of 290 against dollar…
Pakistan’s economic crisis likely turning into catastrophe, Atif Mian warns
Economist blames “foolish policy choices” for economic woes. Pakistan’s economic crisis likely turning into catastrophe, Atif Mian warns. Economist Atif…
SBP jacks up key rate to record high of 21%
Inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached an all-time high of 35.37 per cent year-on-year. SBP jacks up…
SBP-held reserves fall to less than a month’s import cover
Forex reserves have decreased by $345m to $4.2bn. SBP-held reserves fall to less than a month’s import cover. As Pakistan…
SBP jacks up policy rate by 300bps to 27-year high
The national inflation calculated on the basis of the consumer price index (CPI) has surged to 31.5% on an annual…
FDI rises to over $220m in January
FDI drops 44.2% in first seven months of current fiscal year. FDI rises to over $220m in January. China, one…
State Bank withdraws condition of prior approval for imports
SBP directs banks to prioritise import of certain essential items. State Bank withdraws condition of prior approval for imports. The…
Govt raises Naya Pakistan Certificate’s markup rates for foreign investments
Rate of return is now 7% for 3-month investments of $1,000. Govt raises Naya Pakistan Certificate’s markup rates for foreign…