SBP Governor Highlights Accelerated Macroeconomic Recovery at IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad briefs foreign investors on Pakistan’s faster-than-expected economic recovery and stabilizing inflation trends.
SBP Governor projects 3.75-4.75% growth and stable inflation amid global uncertainty
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad projects economic growth of 3.75-4.75% and inflation of 5-7% for FY2026, highlights $16.2 billion forex reserves and $138 billion external debt, and outlines measures for stabilizing the economy.
Pakistan’s Economy Set for Up to 4.75% Growth in FY26, SBP Signals Recovery Across Key Sectors
State Bank of Pakistan raises FY26 growth forecast to 3.75–4.75%, highlighting stronger domestic demand, resilient agriculture, and manufacturing gains, amid easing financial conditions and IMF program support.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad Says New Currency Notes Not Expected This Eid, Shares Outlook on Economy and Digital Finance
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad has confirmed that new currency notes will not be available this Eid-ul-Fitr while highlighting updates on interest rates, remittances, exports, foreign banks, and digital finance initiatives.
SBP to Print New-Design Currency Notes in 2026 After Cabinet Approval
State Bank of Pakistan will start printing new-design currency notes of multiple denominations in 2026 after cabinet approval, with phased circulation planned.
SBP Governor Highlights Human Oversight in AI-Powered Islamic Finance for Financial Inclusion
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasizes human judgment in AI-based banking decisions while promoting digital innovation to expand Islamic finance and financial inclusion.
SBP Governor Urges Human Judgment in AI-Driven Banking Decisions
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad stresses the importance of human oversight in AI-driven banking decisions, highlighting digital payments growth and Shariah-aligned innovation at AlBaraka Forum Pakistan 2026.
Pakistan Achieves 52 Percent Women’s Financial Inclusion as SBP Highlights Major Progress
Pakistan’s women’s financial inclusion has reached 52 percent, reflecting major progress in banking access, loans, entrepreneurship support, and workforce participation as highlighted during Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.
SBP Governor Calls for Long-Term Growth Model as Pakistan Moves Beyond Stabilisation
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad urges a shift from short-lived stabilisation to a durable, outward-looking growth model, highlighting stronger reserves, policy discipline, and structural reforms as Pakistan’s next economic phase begins.
SBP Governor Charts Digital and Inclusive Future at 10th Pakistan Banking Awards
Coverage of the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards in Karachi, where the SBP Governor outlined the transformation roadmap for Pakistan’s banking sector with a focus on digitalization, AI-driven risk models, climate finance, and SME inclusion.