SBP Warns Cutting Remittance Incentives Could Push Billions Back to Informal Channels
The State Bank of Pakistan has cautioned that reducing incentives under the Pakistan Remittance Initiative could divert critical inflows away from formal banking channels, threatening the country’s top source of foreign exchange.
ADB Backs Pakistan’s WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
The Asian Development Bank has thrown its weight behind Pakistan’s new WE Finance Code, aiming to open doors for women-led businesses by expanding their access to finance.
Pakistan Cuts Bank Rewards for Overseas Remittance Inflows Despite Record $38.3 Billion
Pakistan has reduced rewards paid to banks and exchange companies for bringing in record overseas remittances, aiming to curb rising costs while pushing for more direct benefits to senders. The move comes alongside debates on promoting local payment networks like PayPak.
Senate Committee Pushes for Wider Adoption of PayPak Cards Over Global Payment Giants
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Finance has called on banks to promote local PayPak cards over international options like Visa and MasterCard to strengthen the country’s digital payments ecosystem and reduce foreign dependency.
SBP Urges Balanced Growth to Avoid Past Boom-Bust Cycles, Highlights Strong Reserves and Inflation Control
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad warns against past mistakes of rapid demand-led growth as Pakistan shifts focus to long-term stability, backed by rising reserves and low inflation.
SBP and ADB Roll Out Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code to Bridge Gender Finance Gap in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank have launched the WE Finance Code to boost women’s access to finance, with 20 banks committing to drive gender-inclusive growth.
State Bank of Pakistan Pumps Rs1.16 Trillion into Market through OMO to Support Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan has injected Rs1.16 trillion into the financial system through a combination of conventional and Shariah-compliant open market operations to address liquidity needs.
PM Initiates Major Push Towards Cashless Economy with Three High-Level Committees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launches three expert committees to fast-track Pakistan’s cashless economy, expanding RAAST and forming a national digital master plan for seamless digital transactions.
Modest Growth in SBP Reserves: A Critical Juncture for Pakistan’s Digital Economy
The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves saw a marginal increase of $46 million, reaching $11.721 billion for the week ending June 13. This modest rise leaves a significant gap against the central bank’s $14 billion target for June 30, raising questions about immediate economic stability and potential implications for the burgeoning digital finance sector.
Driving Innovation: SBOTS-27 Officers Engage with CPEC’s Digital Future
Officers from the State Bank of Pakistan’s SBOTS-27 cohort recently participated in an “Evening Talk” featuring Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, former Project Director CPEC. The session provided invaluable perspectives on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s impact, particularly its implications for digital infrastructure and economic development, crucial for the next generation of financial leaders.