Government Targets Rs5.4 Trillion Borrowing Through MTBs and PIBs by October 2026
The government plans to raise Rs5.4 trillion through Market Treasury Bills and Fixed Rate Pakistan Investment Bonds between August and October 2026, according to State Bank of Pakistan auction calendars.
SBP Sees Hybrid Cloud As Key To Advancing Pakistan’s Digital Financial System
State Bank of Pakistan highlights cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud adoption as important for digital finance, data security and the country’s shift towards a cashless economy.
Foreign Currency Deposits Rise $118 Million To $6.86 Billion In July 2026
Pakistan’s foreign currency deposits increased by $118.29 million to $6.862 billion in July 2026, with resident deposits rising while non-resident deposits declined month on month.
HBL Microfinance Bank Becomes First Pakistani Bank To Go Live Under BISP Agent Interoperability Initiative
HBL Microfinance Bank becomes the first bank in Pakistan to go live as an Issuer under the BISP Agent Interoperability initiative, expanding access to beneficiary funds.
MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.
Adil Salahuddin To Take Charge As Standard Chartered Pakistan CEO From August 13
Adil Salahuddin will assume charge as CEO and Director of Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan from August 13 after receiving Fit and Proper Test clearance from State Bank of Pakistan.
Pakistan Central Government Debt Reaches Rs83.64 Trillion In June 2026
Pakistan’s central government debt rises 7.39% year on year to Rs83.64 trillion in June 2026, driven by higher domestic and external borrowing to finance the fiscal deficit.
NIBAF Pakistan Opens ISQ Autumn 2026 Registrations For JAIBP Stage I And II
NIBAF Pakistan opens registrations for the ISQ Autumn 2026 session covering JAIBP Stage I and II, with enrollment closing on August 25, 2026.
Pakistan Total Debt and Liabilities Rise to Rs99.59 Trillion in FY26
Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities increased 5.51% year on year to Rs99.59 trillion in FY26, while debt servicing declined 9.08% to Rs11.97 trillion, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan Government Domestic Debt and Liabilities Rise 8.93% to Rs59.57 Trillion in June 2026
Pakistan’s government domestic debt and liabilities increased 8.93% year on year to Rs59.57 trillion in June 2026, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.