Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach 16.4 Billion Dollars Ahead of Major Debt Repayments
State Bank of Pakistan reports total liquid foreign reserves of 21.8 billion dollars while preparing for significant outflows including Eurobond and UAE debt.
World Bank to Approve $300 Million for Rural Sindh Water and Sanitation Transformation
The World Bank and ADB are set to provide $550 million in total funding for the STARS project to provide safe drinking water and hygiene to 2.5 million people in Sindh.
U Microfinance Bank Goes Live with Temenos Core Banking Platform Powered by Systems Limited
U Bank completes a major digital transformation by adopting the Temenos platform on RedHat Openshift to enhance financial inclusion and operational efficiency.
APTMA Commends Pakistani Leadership for Brokering Vital Iran US Ceasefire Agreement
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association praises Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leadership for diplomatic success in facilitating a regional truce.
NIBAF Pakistan Advances Shariah Compliance Through Islamic Banking Certificate Course
NIBAF Pakistan holds the third day of its Islamic Banking Certificate Course in Lahore featuring expert insights from Mufti Rafay Ashraf Usmani.
NIBAF Pakistan Trains PPCBL Officials on State Bank Currency Management Strategy
NIBAF Pakistan recently held a specialized training session for PPCBL officials focusing on SBP currency management guidelines and regulatory penalty frameworks.
Prime Minister Establishes National Coordination and Management Council to Safeguard Economy
PM Shehbaz Sharif forms the NCMC to manage the economic and security fallout of the Middle East conflict, streamlining decision-making and ensuring energy security.
IMF Mission to Visit Pakistan in May for Finalizing 15.6 Trillion Rupee Tax Target
IMF mission scheduled for May 2026 to finalize Pakistan’s 2026-27 budget as the Fund sets an ambitious 15.564 trillion rupee tax collection target for the FBR.
BankIslami Exchange Company Receives State Bank Authorization for Business Commencement
BankIslami Pakistan announces that its subsidiary, BIPL Exchange Company, has received formal authorization from the SBP to commence foreign exchange operations.
Pakistan Domestic Debt Hits 56.8 Trillion Rupees in February 2026 as Permanent Debt Surges
State Bank of Pakistan data shows a 10 percent year-on-year increase in total domestic debt and liabilities, reaching 56.82 trillion rupees in February 2026.