SBP Declares Nationwide Bank Holiday on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a nationwide bank holiday on September 6, 2025, in observance of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, with all commercial banks, DFIs, and microfinance banks to remain closed.
SBP Sets Special Cash Reserve Account Remuneration Rate at 3.27% for September 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan has fixed the Special Cash Reserve Account remuneration rate at 3.27% for September 2025, applicable to deposits raised under FE-Circular 25 of 1998.
SBP Grants 1LINK Designated Payment System Status to Strengthen Pakistan’s Digital Economy
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially designated 1LINK as a Payment System Operator under the Payment Systems & Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 2007, marking a milestone in advancing digital payments and financial inclusion.
SBP Names National Bank, UBL, and HBL as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan has designated three major banks as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2025, introducing enhanced capital requirements to strengthen resilience and stability in Pakistan’s banking sector.
SECP and PBA Join Hands to Unlock Capital Market Potential for Banks
The SECP and Pakistan Banks’ Association are jointly hosting a workshop on “Unlocking Capital Market Potential for Banks,” bringing together regulators, banks, and market participants to explore strategies for deeper collaboration, financial innovation, and sustainable growth.
SBP Eases Pressure on Exporters by Releasing Withheld Proceeds
The State Bank of Pakistan has withdrawn its directive on delayed export proceeds, allowing immediate release of withheld funds and instructing banks to report overdue bills in their regular submissions.
SBP Launches Framework to Revive Sick Industrial Units and Restructure Debt
SBP unveils a 10-year framework to revive Pakistan’s sick industrial units, offering debt restructuring, principal concessions, and capacity restoration measures, while SECP pushes legal reforms to speed up corporate recoveries.
ADB Maintains Pakistan’s FY26 Growth Forecast at 3pc Amid Regional Trade Slowdown
ADB projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 3% in FY26, maintaining its forecast despite regional trade pressures, while revising FY25 growth to 2.7% amid stronger industrial and services sector performance.
State Bank Launches Revised Framework to Digitize BISP Sahulat Account Onboarding Across Pilot Cities
The State Bank of Pakistan rolls out a revised framework for BISP Sahulat Accounts, introducing biometric verification and secure digital processes for onboarding beneficiaries in pilot cities.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $2.22 Billion in Profits from Pakistan in FY25: SBP Report
The State Bank of Pakistan reported $2.22 billion in profit repatriation by foreign investors for FY25, reflecting sustained activity in manufacturing and energy sectors, while financial sector returns declined. The figures highlight investor confidence and are monitored under SBP’s broader external account management framework.