Pakistan’s Refineries Cross $1 Billion Export Mark for First Time in FY26
Pakistan’s five major refineries generated an estimated $1.046 billion in exports during FY26, marking the first time the sector crossed the $1 billion export threshold.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise $14 Million To $17.06 Billion
State Bank of Pakistan reserves increased by $14 million to $17.06 billion in the week ended August 7, 2026, while total liquid reserves reached $22.5 billion.
HBL Expects Net Interest Margins to Improve on Higher Lending Rates in 2026
Habib Bank Limited expects net interest margins to improve in Q3CY26 as lending rates reprice following the 100 basis point rate hike, while deposits continue to grow.
Roshan Digital Accounts Attract $282 Million in July 2026
Roshan Digital Accounts received $282 million in inflows during July 2026, taking cumulative inflows to $13.647 billion, while total accounts reached 956,790.
Pakistan Seeks $1.3 Billion China Refinancing to Support Foreign Exchange Reserves
Pakistan has reportedly requested China to refinance a $1.3 billion commercial loan, with the expected inflow aimed at supporting foreign exchange reserves as the country manages external debt repayments and financing requirements.
State Bank of Pakistan Buys 635 Million Dollars From Interbank FX Market in April
State Bank of Pakistan interbank foreign exchange purchases reach 635 million dollars in April, bringing ten-month FY26 cumulative purchases to 7.1 billion dollars.
SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline by $1.2 Billion Due to Heavy External Debt Repayments
State Bank of Pakistan foreign exchange reserves fall to $17.228 billion following external debt servicing, highlighting ongoing external sector challenges for FY27.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Inflows of Three Hundred and Six Million Dollars for Roshan Digital Accounts in June
The latest banking data from the State Bank of Pakistan reveals cumulative digital inflows for overseas Pakistanis have surpassed thirteen billion dollars.
SBP Reserves Hit Multi-Year High Following Successful Eurobond Issuance
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves surged to $15.8 billion after a $730m Eurobond inflow, as the country prepares for a Panda bond launch in China.
State Bank of Pakistan Introduce Forward Sale Transactions for Exchange Companies to Boost Remittances
The State Bank of Pakistan now allows exchange companies to enter short term forward sale transactions for 5 days to stabilize liquidity and enhance formal remittance inflows.