SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise $14 Million To $17.06 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan reserves increased by $14 million to $17.06 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026, while total liquid reserves reached $22.5 billion.
NIBAF Pakistan Launches Certification In Treasury Management Batch 6
NIBAF Pakistan launches Batch 6 of its Certification in Treasury Management in collaboration with CFA Society Pakistan and supported by the Financial Market Association.
SECP Approves APAG IPO To Raise Up To Rs2.6 Billion Through PSX Listing
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan approves Agro Processors & Atmospheric Gases Limited IPO, with the company offering 58.05 million shares to raise up to Rs2.6 billion.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To $22.498 Billion As SBP Holdings Increase
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $24 million to $22.498 billion as of August 7, 2026, with State Bank reserves reaching $17.057 billion.
Sukuk Liquidity Nears Pre War Levels Despite Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
Fitch Ratings says liquidity across most rated sukuk has improved significantly, with more than 75% scoring above 50 as of August 4, although levels remain below January readings.
SIFC Accelerates Regulatory Reforms To Improve Ease Of Doing Business In Pakistan
Special Investment Facilitation Council accelerates Pakistan’s regulatory overhaul by removing outdated rules, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and improving the business environment for investors.
S&P Sees More Pakistan Rating Upgrades If Fiscal Deficit Stays Below 3% Of GDP
S&P Global Ratings says Pakistan could secure further sovereign rating upgrades if it keeps the fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP, reduces government debt below 60% and strengthens institutions.
Pakistan Posts Rs3.63 Trillion Primary Surplus, Surpasses IMF Target In FY2025-26
Pakistan recorded a Rs3.63 trillion primary budget surplus in FY2025-26, exceeding the IMF target by Rs464 billion as the federal deficit narrowed to Rs4.8 trillion.
NIBAF Pakistan To Host Online Training On Environmental And Social Risk Management
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct an online training session on Environmental and Social Risk Management on August 19, 2026, for banking and financial professionals at a fee of PKR 12,000 plus tax.
NIBAF Pakistan To Conduct Power BI Training Workshop For Banking Analytics On August 26
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a hands-on Power BI training workshop for banking analytics and dashboards on August 26, 2026, at its Karachi campus.