SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad Says New Currency Notes Not Expected This Eid, Shares Outlook on Economy and Digital Finance
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad has confirmed that new currency notes will not be available this Eid-ul-Fitr while highlighting updates on interest rates, remittances, exports, foreign banks, and digital finance initiatives.
PBA Felicitates Meezan Bank CEO Dr. Amir Ali on PhD Achievement
The Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates Meezan Bank President and CEO Dr. Amir Ali on being awarded a PhD for his research on Islamic digital banking for SME financing.
SBP Implements WE-Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-FI) Code, bringing together 23 banks and development partners to enhance women-led businesses’ access to finance and promote inclusive economic growth.
Seven Pakistani Banks Enter Asia-Pacific Top 15 as PBA Cites Strong Returns and Credit Growth
Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates seven local banks ranked among Asia-Pacific’s top 15 in 2025, highlighting strong shareholder returns, SME growth, and rising private sector credit.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Accelerates SME and Agricultural Loans Through Digital Financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs SBP to simplify SME and farmer loan processes, launches digital initiatives like Zarkhaiz-e-App, and prioritizes private sector lending to modernize agriculture and boost entrepreneurship.
SMEDA Sets Focus on SME Financing, Exports and Women Entrepreneurship in 2026
As Pakistan enters the New Year with renewed economic focus, SMEDA has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the SME ecosystem through access to finance, export readiness, digital training, women entrepreneurship and international collaboration.
Pakistan Banking Sector Advance-to-Deposit Ratio Hits 38% as Private Lending Surges
Pakistan’s banking sector ADR rose to 38% by November 2025, supported by Rs1.5 trillion in private sector credit. PBA cites fiscal borrowing and high cash economy as key constraints on further lending growth.
Pakistan Banking Sector Fuels Economic Recovery with Rs 1.5 Trillion Private Credit Surge
Pakistan’s banking sector has emerged as a key driver of economic recovery, with private sector lending reaching Rs 1.5 trillion in FY26, boosting manufacturing growth, SME financing, and agricultural credit.
SBP Advocates Cash Flow-Based Financing and Tech-Led Growth at Zahid Husain Memorial Lecture
At the 25th Zahid Husain Memorial Lecture, SBP emphasizes structural reforms, cash flow-based lending, and technology-led initiatives to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan.
SBP Governor Charts Digital and Inclusive Future at 10th Pakistan Banking Awards
Coverage of the 10th Pakistan Banking Awards in Karachi, where the SBP Governor outlined the transformation roadmap for Pakistan’s banking sector with a focus on digitalization, AI-driven risk models, climate finance, and SME inclusion.