Pakistan Retires Record Rs1.2 Trillion Debt Early as Government Steps Up Liability Management
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has repaid Rs1.2 trillion to the State Bank of Pakistan ahead of maturity, taking cumulative early domestic debt repayments above Rs5.92 trillion.
Pakistan Banks’ Deposits Rise 14% to Rs39 Trillion in July 2026
Scheduled banks’ deposits increased 13.93% year on year to Rs39.05 trillion in July 2026, while advances rose 8.98% and investments grew 12.82%.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Rs2 Trillion Profit in FY26
State Bank of Pakistan reports Rs1.999 trillion profit in FY26, down 20.2%, as lower net interest income is partly offset by stronger foreign exchange and dividend earnings.
NIBAF Pakistan to Host Virtual Workshop on Trade Risk Profiling on September 18
NIBAF Pakistan will conduct a half-day virtual workshop on Trade Risk Profiling on September 18, 2026, covering trade finance, TBML, AML, sanctions and risk management.
Pakistani Banks To Pay $256 Million For Receiving Foreign Remittances In FY27
Pakistani banks are expected to pay $256 million to overseas banks for processing workers’ remittances after the government ended its financial support scheme.
Senate Committee Reviews $800 Million Remittance Claim and New Pakistani Currency Notes
Senate committee reviews an alleged $800 million bank payment to money transfer operators, new currency notes, counterfeit cash and remittance costs.
NIBAF Pakistan Organises Nathiagali Excursion for SBOTS-28 Officers
NIBAF Pakistan organised an excursion and team-building outing to Nathiagali for officers participating in the 28th State Bank Officers Training Scheme on August 22, 2026.
Bilal Bin Saqib Outlines Pakistan’s Vision for AI and Tokenization Regulation
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib says Pakistan is developing an AI and tokenization-focused regulatory framework, including plans for digital assets and blockchain-based financial products.
SBP Considers Discontinuing Rs10 Note Amid Rising Currency Production Costs
State Bank of Pakistan is considering discontinuing the Rs10 banknote due to rising production costs, while new currency designs are being prepared with stronger security features.
State Bank Of Pakistan To Remain Closed On August 26 For Eid Milad-un-Nabi
State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, following the federal government’s public holiday announcement.