Remittance Revolution: Pakistan Launches RDA 2.0 to Bridge Trade Gap and Attract Global Investment
With remittances covering 130% of the trade deficit in FY25, Pakistan expands the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) framework to foreign investors to stabilize the economy.
National Bank of Pakistan Pivot: Digital Infrastructure Over Branch Expansion Leads CY25 Strategy
National Bank of Pakistan reports a 3.2x profit surge in CY25 as management shifts focus from physical branches to digital scaling and Shariah-compliant growth.
State Bank of Pakistan Empowers Banks to Streamline Energy Imports Amid Global Geopolitical Volatility
The State Bank of Pakistan delegates new powers to banks for issuing financial instruments and standby letters of credit to secure crude oil and LNG imports.
SBP Expands Roshan Digital Account Scope to Include Foreign Investors and Corporate Entities
The State Bank of Pakistan has officially expanded the Roshan Digital Account framework to allow foreign nationals and international companies to invest in domestic securities.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Reaffirms Support for Roshan Digital Account at Washington Diaspora Event
During a roadshow in Washington, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the resilience of the Roshan Digital Account and its role in Pakistan economic stability.
Saudi Arabia Pledges $3 Billion Deposit and Three Year Extension to Bolster Pakistan Reserves
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announces a major Saudi financial package including a new $3 billion deposit and a three year extension of existing facilities.
State Bank of Pakistan Updates Framework to Allow Banking Access for Licensed Virtual Asset Providers
SBP issues new guidelines under the Virtual Assets Act 2026 allowing banks to provide accounts and services to PVARA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers.
NIBAF Pakistan Launches Specialized AI Training for Cross Border Trade Efficiency
NIBAF Pakistan announces a professional training session on AI driven trade finance and cross border transactions led by industry expert Ejaz Ahmed Qadri in Karachi.
Pakistan and Mastercard Partner to Expand Financial Inclusion and Fintech Innovation
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Mastercard leadership meet at the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings to discuss digital payments and cybersecurity in Pakistan.
Pakistan Money Supply Surges as Broad Money M2 Reach Rs42.75 Trillion
State Bank of Pakistan data shows Broad Money M2 rose to Rs42.75 trillion by April 2026 driven by a significant increase in bank deposits despite falling currency in circulation.