State Bank of Pakistan Reserves Rise to $14.526 Billion, Maintain Stability
Pakistan’s central bank reserves increased by $23 million, bringing SBP-held reserves to $14.526 billion as of July 11, 2025, maintaining a stable financial position despite slight fluctuations in overall liquidity.
Pakistan Achieves $2.1 Billion Current Account Surplus in FY25, First Annual Surplus in 14 Years
Pakistan posts a $2.1 billion current account surplus in FY25, marking its first annual surplus in 14 years, driven largely by surging remittances and stable trade flows.
HBL Wins Best Bank in Pakistan and Top Corporate Banking Honors at Euromoney Awards 2025
HBL has been named Pakistan’s Best Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, also securing honors for Best Bank for Large Corporates and Best Investment Bank.
NIBAF Delivers In-Depth Training on Monetary Policy Implementation to SBOTS-27 Officers
NIBAF organized a dedicated training session on monetary policy implementation for officers of the SBOTS-27 batch, focusing on policy transmission, central bank tools, and SBP’s role in financial system stability.
NIBAF Completes 7th Islamic Banking Training for Bank AL Habib Officers in Karachi
NIBAF successfully concluded the 7th batch of its Islamic Banking Certificate Program (IBCP) in Karachi, training Bank AL Habib officers on Shariah-compliant banking practices, operational models, and industry frameworks.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects Rs902 Billion in Market via Conventional and Shariah-Based OMOs
The State Bank of Pakistan has injected over Rs902 billion into the banking system through its latest Open Market Operation, including Rs865 billion via reverse repo and Rs37 billion through Shariah-compliant Modarabah-based instruments.
State Bank of Pakistan Secures Rs342 Billion in PIB Auction with Strong Demand for 5-Year Bonds
The State Bank of Pakistan has raised Rs342.32 billion in its latest Fixed Rate PIB auction, with the 5-year bond seeing the highest demand. The 15-year bond was fully rejected due to high yield expectations.
NBP Aitemaad Opens New Islamic Banking Branch in DHA Phase-2 Karachi to Serve Business and Residential Community
NBP Aitemaad has inaugurated a new Islamic banking branch in DHA Phase-2 Karachi, aiming to offer Shariah-compliant financial services to the business and residential community in the area.
BankIslami and ZLK Partner to Advance Shariah-Compliant Banking and Investment in Pakistan
BankIslami and ZLK Islamic Financial Services have partnered to promote Riba-free banking and Shariah-compliant investments in Pakistan, reinforcing a national shift toward ethical and inclusive finance.
UBL Becomes First Bank to Launch Sunday Branch Operations in Pakistan
United Bank Limited (UBL) becomes the first in Pakistan to extend banking services to Sundays, with selected branches now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enhancing customer convenience and competitive outreach.