KARACHI: Women’s participation in the economy is not just a matter of equity but a catalyst for national growth, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said at the Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 event. Read More: Women’s empowerment key to tackling Pakistan’s population crisis He revealed that women’s financial inclusion has climbed to 52 […]
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Capital Market Plan Gains Strong Push
The government moved forward with its new capital market plan on Friday as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb vowed to build vibrant and inclusive markets. He said strong and modern markets are essential for savings, investment and long-term economic stability. The minister stressed that improving the capital market will support growth and help more people participate […]
SBP governor urges outward-looking growth as Pakistan’s model faces strain
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad on Wednesday urged businesses to expand into new markets and invest in innovation, warning that Pakistan’s existing growth model cannot support a fast-growing population of 250 million. He made the remarks while addressing a two-day ‘Dialogue on the Economy’ organised by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC). […]
Pakistan’s forex reserves rise to $14.55 billion
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $27 million to $14.551 billion during the week ending November 14, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday. Including the reserves held by commercial banks, the country’s total liquid foreign reserves reached $19.738 billion, with banks holding $5.186 billion of the total. Read More: SBP-held foreign reserves rise […]
Meezan Bank wins top honour as Pakistan Banking Awards spotlight sector challenges
KARACHI: Meezan Bank Ltd was crowned the country’s best bank for the third time at the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards held on Friday, as industry leaders gathered to celebrate excellence while also hearing strong calls for reform from the central bank. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, who served as chief guest, praised […]
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle East narrows 4pc in Q1 FY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle Eastern countries narrowed by 3.99 percent in the first quarter of FY26, mainly due to a simultaneous decline in imports and exports, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The trade gap fell to $3.56 billion during July–September FY26 from $3.70 billion in the same […]
SBP injects Rs 1,800 billion to maintain market liquidity
KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected a total of Rs 1,800 billion into the financial system on Friday through Reverse Repo Purchases and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations (OMO) to ensure liquidity in the market. The SBP conducted Reverse Repo Purchases for 7-day and 14-day tenors, injecting Rs 1,590.2 billion against […]
SBP releases latest exchange rates for major currencies against PKR
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday published its latest mark-to-market (M2M) exchange rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), providing guidance for authorized foreign exchange dealers to revalue their books. The US Dollar (USD) traded at 280.8228 PKR in the spot market, with a one-year forward rate of 293.1168 […]
SBP launches InvestPak portal for digital investment in government securities
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday launched InvestPak, a new digital platform that enables individuals and corporates to invest in government securities through a fully online process. According to the central bank, the web-based portal has been developed to digitise investment in government papers for customers maintaining rupee accounts with banks, primary […]
SBP injects Rs4.2 trillion to stabilise market liquidity
KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has injected a total of Rs4,245.5 billion into the money market through Reverse Repo Purchase and Shariah Compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain liquidity and ensure smooth financial operations. According to details, the SBP conducted the Open Market Operation (Reverse Repo Purchase) on October 24, […]