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.
SBP Orders Banks and DFIs to Implement Pakistan Green Taxonomy for Green Banking Policies
The State Bank of Pakistan has instructed all banks and DFIs to adopt the Pakistan Green Taxonomy as the core framework for green banking policies, enhancing sustainable finance across the country.
State Bank of Pakistan Named Resolution Authority for Banks, MFBs, and DFIs Under New Amendments
State Bank of Pakistan has been officially designated as the resolution authority for banks, microfinance banks, and development finance institutions through amendments to the Banking Companies Ordinance 1962. The central bank has issued detailed resolution planning guidelines to strengthen financial stability and manage distressed institutions more effectively.