SBP Expected to Cut Interest Rates on January 26 as Inflation and Yields Fall
Brokerage firms expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate at the January 26 MPC meeting, citing easing inflation, external stability, falling bond yields and improving growth indicators.
Pakistan Central Bank Expected to Cut Interest Rates by 50bps Amid Easing Inflation
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points as inflation moderates, reserves improve and the rupee stabilises, despite lingering risks.
SBP Likely to Cut Policy Rate by 50bps Amid Falling Inflation and Stronger FX Reserves
A Reuters poll shows most analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points on Jan 26, supported by easing inflation, stronger reserves and a stabilising rupee, despite lingering risks.
SBP Cancels License of Galaxy Exchange for Serious Regulatory Breaches
State Bank of Pakistan revokes the authorization of Galaxy Exchange with immediate effect due to serious violations of regulatory instructions, barring it from all foreign exchange activities.
Foreign Investors Repatriate $1.56bn from Pakistan in 6MFY26 as Outflows Rise 27%
Foreign investors repatriated $1.56bn in profits and dividends from Pakistan during 6MFY26, up 27.16% YoY, led by the financial and power sectors, according to SBP data.
Pakistan records $1.56B profit and dividend repatriation in first half of FY2025-26, FDI outflows rise
Foreign investors repatriated $1.56 billion from Pakistan during July–December FY2025-26, with FDI-linked outflows up 29%, led by the UK and China, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Roshan Digital Account remittances reach $11.7B, overseas Pakistanis increase investments
Roshan Digital Account inflows rise to $11.707 billion by December 2025, with December remittances at $213 million and account registrations surpassing 893,000, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
Pakistan REER Falls to 103.73 in December 2025, Imports Cheaper, Exports Less Competitive
State Bank of Pakistan data shows REER at 103.73 in December 2025, indicating a slightly overvalued currency; NEER falls 0.54% MoM, impacting trade competitiveness.
SBP Governor Highlights Human Oversight in AI-Powered Islamic Finance for Financial Inclusion
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad emphasizes human judgment in AI-based banking decisions while promoting digital innovation to expand Islamic finance and financial inclusion.
State Bank of Pakistan Injects Rs50.5 Billion via Reverse Repo OMO to Support Liquidity
The State Bank of Pakistan conducted a reverse repo Open Market Operation, injecting Rs50.5 billion into the banking system to address liquidity needs, with transactions carried out against government securities.