SBP Designates UBL, HBL and NBP as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2026
SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026, requiring additional CET-1 capital buffers of 2.5%, 1.5% and 1% respectively from March 2027.
NIBAF Pakistan Announces Climate Risk And Stress Testing Training Under SBP Guidelines
The National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan opened registrations for a specialized workshop on climate stress testing for financial sector professionals.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Central Banking Training Session For SBOTS 28 Officers
The National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan hosts an informative training session on the origin and functions of central banking for SBOTS-28.
NIBAF Pakistan Conducts Central Banking Training Session For SBOTS 28 Officers
The National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan hosts an informative training session on the origin and functions of central banking for SBOTS-28.
IMF Commends State Bank of Pakistan as Executive Board Approves 1.32 Billion Dollar Disbursement
The IMF Executive Board praises the State Bank of Pakistan for its proactive monetary policy and approves an immediate 1.32 billion dollar disbursement under EFF and RSF.
State Bank of Pakistan Grants Five New Approvals for Islamic Banking Operations
The SBP issues in-principle approvals to Samba Bank and four others to launch Shariah-compliant operations as demand for Islamic finance surges in Pakistan.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Convenes High Level Meeting to Bolster Financial Sector Cybersecurity
Federal Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a strategic virtual session with bank CEOs to strengthen Pakistans cyber resilience against AI-driven financial threats.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects 4.62 Trillion Rupees into Banking System via Open Market Operations
The SBP conducts massive liquidity injections totaling 4.62 trillion rupees through conventional reverse repo and Shariah-compliant OMOs to stabilize the market.
Pakistan Initiates 4.8 Billion Dollar Debt Repayment Plan Amid UAE Funding Shifts
Pakistan prepares to settle 4.8 billion dollars in external obligations by June 2026 including major repayments to the UAE and a 1.3 billion dollar Eurobond maturity.
Pakistan Decides to Repay $2 Billion UAE Debt Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Islamabad plans to return a $2 billion deposit to the UAE by the end of April after Abu Dhabi requested immediate repayment following regional security shifts.