SBP Reserves Drop by $2.66 Billion on Debt Repayments, Recovery Expected Through Fresh Inflows
The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign reserves dropped by $2.66 billion in one week due to major debt repayments. However, fresh inflows exceeding $3 billion are expected to reverse the decline in upcoming data.
NIBAF Advances Financial Oversight Training with SBOTS-27 and Prudential Regulations Session
NIBAF conducted SBOTS-27 under the State Bank of Pakistan’s training framework, featuring a dedicated session on prudential regulations led by senior official Attaullah Memon on June 24–25, 2025.
NIBAF Hosts AML/CFT-KYC Regulatory Compliance Training for Banking Professionals in Karachi
NIBAF Pakistan organized a face-to-face training session on AML/CFT-KYC regulatory compliance at its Karachi campus on June 26, 2025, led by Kamran Hyder and attended by officers from various commercial banks.
SBP’s Q3 FY25 Report Highlights Major Growth in Digital Payments and E-Commerce Transactions
The State Bank of Pakistan’s third quarterly review for FY25 highlights a robust increase in digital payment adoption, driven by mobile banking, e-commerce, and QR transactions, with digital platforms handling 89% of all retail payments.
Digital Payments Hit Record High in Q3 FY25 as SBP Reports Surge in Mobile and E-Commerce Transactions
SBP’s Q3 FY25 report highlights robust growth in Pakistan’s digital payments sector, with mobile banking, wallets, and e-commerce transactions rising significantly and digital platforms covering 89% of all retail payments.
SBP to Shift Government Securities Auctions and OMOs to PRISM+ Platform Starting Next Month
The State Bank of Pakistan will conduct all future government securities auctions, buybacks, and OMOs through the PRISM+ platform starting next month, aiming to modernize and streamline market operations.
SBP Receives Unclaimed Deposits from Banks: Here’s How You Can Claim Your Funds
The State Bank of Pakistan confirms receipt of unclaimed deposits from all banks and DFIs as of December 31, 2023. Individuals can now reclaim their funds by following the SBP refund process through respective bank branches.
SBP Injects Over Rs14 Trillion via Conventional and Shariah-Compliant OMOs to Ease Market Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan injected Rs14.304 trillion into the market through reverse repo and Modarabah-based OMOs, easing short-term liquidity constraints in both conventional and Islamic banking systems.
KSE-100 Suffers 1.74% Weekly Drop as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence
The KSE-100 index ended the week down 1.74%, with geopolitical tensions and weak macroeconomic signals keeping investors cautious. Trading remained lackluster as global uncertainty overshadowed domestic reforms and financial agreements.
Fiscal Rebalance: FBR Moves to Align Bank Taxation with Digital Economy Needs
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is pushing to remove the special tax privileges extended to banks under the Seventh Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. This proposed shift aims to bring banks under the normal corporate tax regime, potentially impacting their digital finance strategies and operational models as the nation seeks to broaden its tax base.