SBP Increases Special Cash Reserve Account Rate to 2.91% for October
State Bank of Pakistan raises the October 2026 remuneration rate on Special Cash Reserve Accounts to 2.91% from 2.71% in September.
Karachi Court Restricts Banks From Using Safe City Systems to Trace Defaulted Vehicles
A Karachi sessions court has directed police and Safe City officials to restrict access to surveillance and tracking data used by banks to trace defaulted vehicles.
FBR Requires Banks and EMIs to Upload Rs100 Million Transactions to Central Data Hub
FBR has directed banks and Electronic Money Institutions to electronically upload information on deposits or withdrawals exceeding Rs100 million to the Central Data Hub for automated tax and banking data cross-matching.
SBP Urges Banks and Fintechs to Collaborate for Trusted Digital Finance Growth
SBP Deputy Governor Muhammad Ali Khan urged banks and fintechs to strengthen collaboration, trust, regulation and infrastructure to support Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.
SBP Receives Unclaimed Deposits Surrendered By Banks And DFIs
Banks and Development Finance Institutions have surrendered unclaimed deposits up to December 31, 2025, to the State Bank of Pakistan, with eligible claimants now able to apply for refunds.
SBP Aligns Banking Regulations With Shariah Principles Under Vision 2028
State Bank of Pakistan introduces Shariah-compliant terminology across banking regulations and the Foreign Exchange Manual under SBP Vision 2028.
SBP Revises Housing Finance Rules With 30 Year Maximum Tenor
SBP has revised housing finance regulations, setting a 30 year maximum tenor, 90:10 LTV ratio and new requirements for income assessment, property valuation, insurance and restructuring.
SBP Revises Housing Finance Rules, Sets 30 Year Maximum Tenor
State Bank of Pakistan has revised housing finance regulations, setting a 30 year maximum tenor, 90:10 LTV ratio and new requirements for income assessment, insurance and restructuring.
Nexus Fintech Forum Launches In Pakistan To Connect Fintechs, Banks And Investors
Nexus Fintech Forum launches in Pakistan as a global fintech platform connecting fintechs, banks, regulators, investors and academia through events, research and partnerships.
SBP Reduces Cash Reserve Requirement to 5% to Support Private Sector Credit
State Bank of Pakistan cuts banks’ cash reserve requirement by 100bps to 5%, releasing liquidity to boost private sector lending from January 30, 2026.