NIBAF Launches Mid-Career Management Development Program 2025 in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan has initiated a three-week Mid-Career Management Development Program in Karachi, aimed at strengthening leadership, strategic thinking, and managerial capabilities of SBP and SBP-BSC officers.
LibXR Collaborates With State Bank Museum To Transform Sadequain Mural Into Augmented Reality Experience
LibXR has partnered with the State Bank of Pakistan Museum to transform Sadequain’s iconic mural “Treasures of Time” into an immersive augmented reality experience, bridging art, history, and technology.
Secure Logistics Completes Merger with Trax to Accelerate Growth in Pakistan’s E-commerce Delivery Market
Secure Logistics Group has completed its merger with Trax Online, creating a unified logistics company targeting Pakistan’s booming e-commerce delivery market. With regulatory approval secured and synergies of Rs400 million projected, the combined entity aims to expand nationwide operations, strengthen last-mile delivery, and offer merchants financial services.
Pakistan Moves Toward Legalizing Virtual Assets as SBP Confirms Citizens Can Buy Digital Currencies
The State Bank of Pakistan has confirmed that citizens can now buy virtual assets, while a new regulatory framework and the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) are being developed to oversee the sector. The Senate is reviewing the Virtual Assets Bill 2025 amid debates over regulation and innovation.
Markaz Technologies and Speedaf Express Partner to Transform Last-Mile Delivery in Pakistan
At the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference 2025 in Beijing, Markaz Technologies signed an MoU with Speedaf Express to strengthen last-mile delivery services in Pakistan, enhancing e-commerce logistics and cross-border trade.
Pakistan’s Forex Reserves Edge Up to $14.30 Billion Amid Stable Inflows
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP rose by $28 million to $14.30 billion as of August 29, 2025, reflecting stable inflows and cautious management. Total liquid reserves stood at $19.66 billion, with commercial banks holding $5.36 billion.
SBP Injects Rs554 Billion Through OMO to Stabilize Banking Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo and Shariah-compliant Modarabah-based Open Market Operation (OMO), injecting a total of Rs554 billion to address liquidity needs in the financial system.
NIBAF Launches Mid-Career Management Development Program to Strengthen Banking Leadership
NIBAF Pakistan has launched a three-week Mid-Career Management Development Program (MMDP) to enhance leadership, strategic thinking, and managerial skills of mid-career officers from SBP and SBP-BSC at its Karachi campus.
SBP Declares Nationwide Bank Holiday on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a nationwide bank holiday on September 6, 2025, in observance of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, with all commercial banks, DFIs, and microfinance banks to remain closed.
Fintech Forward Forum 2025: Pakistan at the Crossroads of Financial Innovation
The Fintech Forward Forum 2025 will convene regulators, bankers, fintech leaders, and investors in Karachi to explore Pakistan’s evolving financial innovation landscape, with sessions on payments, virtual assets, CBDCs, and AI in banking.