Government Retires Rs1.85 Billion Debt In Week, Cumulative FY27 Retirement Reaches Rs97.77 Billion
Pakistan’s government retired Rs1.85 billion in debt during the week ended August 7, taking cumulative net debt retirement in FY27 to Rs97.77 billion.
Pakistan Service Sector Trade Deficit Widens To $228 Million In July
Pakistan’s service sector recorded a $228 million trade deficit in July 2026 as service imports reached $1.155 billion while exports stood at $927 million.
Bank Deposit Rate Falls 9bps To 3.96% In July
Pakistan’s banking sector deposit rate fell 9bps to 3.96% in July 2026, while the lending rate declined to 11.94%, according to official data.
SBP Revises Housing Finance Rules With 30 Year Maximum Tenor
SBP has revised housing finance regulations, setting a 30 year maximum tenor, 90:10 LTV ratio and new requirements for income assessment, property valuation, insurance and restructuring.
SBP Cancels Al-Rahim Exchange Company Licence With Immediate Effect
State Bank of Pakistan cancels Al-Rahim Exchange Company’s authorisation with immediate effect over serious regulatory violations, barring the company from all foreign exchange related activities.
SBP Revises Housing Finance Rules, Sets 30 Year Maximum Tenor
State Bank of Pakistan has revised housing finance regulations, setting a 30 year maximum tenor, 90:10 LTV ratio and new requirements for income assessment, insurance and restructuring.
SBP Injects Rs12.56 Trillion Into Market Through Conventional And Shariah Compliant OMO
State Bank of Pakistan injects Rs12.56 trillion into the banking system through reverse repo and Shariah compliant Modarabah based Open Market Operations to address liquidity requirements.
Agricultural Credit Rises 21.4% to Rs2.79 Trillion in FY26, SBP Data Shows
Pakistan’s agricultural credit disbursement increased 21.4% to Rs2.79 trillion during July-May FY26, while commercial bank borrowers nearly doubled.
Tasdeeq IPO Attracts Heavy Public Demand With 21.68x Oversubscription
Tasdeeq Information Services Limited’s IPO received applications for 812.907 million shares against an issue size of 37.5 million, resulting in 21.68x oversubscription.
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad Says Reforms Key To Sustainable Economic Growth
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says price stability, policy reforms, digital payments and financial inclusion will remain central to Pakistan’s transition toward sustainable economic growth.