The State Bank of Pakistan declares a bank holiday on the first day of Ramadan 1447 A.H. for zakat deduction, with banks closed for public dealing while employees maintain normal operations.
The Government of Pakistan has fixed the Zakat threshold at Rs503,529 for 1446–1447 A.H., with banks instructed to automatically deduct Zakat from eligible accounts at the start of Ramadan 2026.
Automobile financing in Pakistan rose to Rs328bn in January 2026, with overall consumer credit increasing 20.55% YoY to Rs1.02 trillion, according to SBP data.
United Bank Limited collaborates with Inverex Solar Energy to offer UBL cardholders 10% discounts on solar inverter products, promoting accessible clean energy solutions nationwide.
Pakistan’s exports to the U.S. reached $512.6 million in January 2026, while shipments to China grew 29.4% YoY to $251.05 million, according to SBP trade data.
Pakistan’s FDI fell to $173.28 million in January 2026 with cumulative 7MFY26 inflows at $981.36 million, down from $1.66 billion last year, according to SBP data.
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Samba Bank Limited’s board has approved the appointment…
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