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State Bank clarifies status of Rs10 note amid social media reports
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected reports circulating on social media about the discontinuation of the Rs10...
Pakistan current account deficit narrows to $98mn in August
KARACHI: Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of $98 million in August 2026, sharply narrowing from $445 million in July...
Pakistan’s net FDI rises 24pc to $494m in July-August: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) increased 24% year-on-year to $494 million during the first two months of FY2026-27,...
NAB Sukkur recovers Rs150m state land linked to sons of former Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah
SUKKUR: In a significant state-land recovery, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sukkur has secured the restoration of government property in...
Pakistan sees $491m capital outflow in two months: SBP
KARACHI: Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase in capital outflows during the first two months of the current fiscal year, with...
Pakistan wins Global Award for sustainable Panda Bond
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been recognized at the 2026 APAC Climate Bonds Awards with the Pioneer Sustainable Sovereign Panda Bond Issuer...
Pakistan LNG demand could rebound as global supplies rise, prices ease
KARACHI: Pakistan’s LNG demand could recover as additional global supply comes online and prices retreat from levels reached following disruptions...
Pakistan’s dollar reserves cross $26bn to highest ever
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high, with the country’s total dollar reserves crossing $26 billion for...
SBP to unveil new remittance incentive scheme next month
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to launch a new remittance incentive scheme from early next month...
Pakistan’s trade deficit with Saudi Arabia shrinks 18.37pc
KARACHI: Pakistan’s trade deficit with Saudi Arabia narrowed by 18.37 percent during the first two months of the current fiscal...
PM announces Rs100 per litre petrol subsidy for bikes, small cars
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special petrol relief scheme to cushion the public from the impact of...
SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5pc
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Monday kept the key policy rate unchanged at...
Goods transporters announce another 5pc freight fare hike
KARACHI: Goods transporters across Pakistan have announced another 5% increase in freight charges following a sharp rise in petrol and...
Roshan Digital Account investments reach $13.9b
KARACHI: Investment through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) has reached approximately $13.9 billion, according to the latest data released by the...
UK Bank BII plans major investment in Pakistan
KARACHI: British International Investment (BII) has identified Pakistan as a key investment destination and plans to significantly expand its investment...
Pakistan forex reserves rise by $1.18b after commercial loan receipt
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a significant increase after the government received funds under a commercial loan arrangement. The...
SBP spends Rs29.6b on currency note printing in FY26
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) spent Rs. 29.6 billion on printing currency notes during fiscal year 2025-26, an...
Pakistan receives much-needed LNG as Qatari cargo docks at Karachi port
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday received a boost to its LNG supplies after a Qatari cargo carrying 81,936 metric tonnes of...
New law lets SBP build central hub for bank account data
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been empowered to build and operate a centralised virtual data repository that...
Pakistan receives $3.66b in workers remittances in August: Khurram Schehzad
KARACHI: Pakistan received $3.66 billion in workers’ remittances in August 2026, registering a 16.5% increase year-on-year, data from the State...
