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 Raises Exposure Limit For Unrated Borrowers To Rs10 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan raises the aggregate exposure limit for unrated large private sector borrowers from Rs3 billion to Rs10 billion, effective September 30, 2026.
Bank Alfalah and British International Investment Partner on Fifty Million Dollar Climate Finance Facility
Bank Alfalah secures a major senior term loan from the United Kingdom development finance institution to scale sustainable agricultural lending and environmental protection assets.
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.
SBP issues guidelines on resolution planning and core data requirements for banks
The State Bank of Pakistan has released guidelines on core information requirements for resolution planning, directing banks to prepare detailed data sets for orderly management of distressed institutions and strengthening financial stability.
Banks and Financial Institutions to Close on August 14 for Independence Day Observance
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that all banks, microfinance institutions, and development finance institutions will remain closed on August 14, 2025, for Independence Day, with digital banking channels expected to remain available for essential transactions.