SBP Reports Strong Banking Sector Stability in Mid-Year 2025 Review
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Mid-Year Performance Review for 2025, highlighting steady banking sector performance, asset growth, strong deposit mobilization, and resilience against risks despite market volatility and geopolitical challenges.
NIBAF Strengthens Reporting on Chart of Account Returns with IFRS-9 Focused Training
NIBAF Pakistan hosted a training on August 22, 2025, to enhance reporting on Chart of Account Returns in light of IFRS-9, led by SBP Deputy Director Hassam ul Haque, with participation from officers of commercial banks.
SBP Policy Rate Expected to Hold at 11% as Flood-Driven Inflation Risks Weigh on Outlook
State Bank of Pakistan is likely to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11% in its September 2025 meeting as floods drive inflation risks and currency pressures persist.
NIBAF Hosts Mid-Career Management Development Program to Strengthen Leadership in Banking Sector
NIBAF Pakistan is conducting the Mid-Career Management Development Program (MMDP) from September 1–20, 2025, at its Karachi campus, led by Adeel Imtiaz Shaikh, to enhance leadership and managerial skills of mid-career officers from SBP and SBP-BSC.
NIBAF Launches Islamic Banking Professional Development Program to Strengthen Shariah-Compliant Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan is conducting a five-day Islamic Banking Professional Development Program (IBPD – 24) at its Karachi campus from September 1–5, 2025, to build expertise in Shariah-compliant banking for officers from SBP and commercial banks.
Pakistan Secures $3.1 Billion in Remittances During August 2025 Despite Monthly Dip
Pakistan received $3.1 billion in remittances during August 2025, showing 7% annual growth despite a 2% monthly dip. Inflows remain critical for external account stability and household incomes.
NIBAF Advances Data Analytics Skills with Training on Next-Level Excel and AI Tools
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a one-day training on September 5, 2025, in Karachi, led by Sumaira Ghouri, focusing on advanced Excel and AI-powered analytics to strengthen decision-making for officers from SBP, NIBAF, and commercial banks.
SBP Raises Rs654 Billion in Fixed Rate PIB Auction, Surpasses Target Amid Strong Investor Demand
The State Bank of Pakistan secured Rs654.3 billion through its Pakistan Investment Bonds auction, exceeding its Rs400 billion target as investors showed strong confidence in government debt securities across multiple maturities.
SBP Directs Banks to Expand Cash Deposit Machines for Digitization and Self-Service Banking
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed all commercial banks to expand the installation of Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) across 25% of their branches by 2028, aiming to boost digitization, enhance customer convenience, and strengthen self-service banking channels.
Aurangzeb Chairs Inaugural Inflation Steering Committee Amid Flood-Driven Food Price Pressures
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first meeting of the newly formed Steering Committee on Inflationary Trends, focusing on rising food prices, disrupted supply chains, and strategies to protect vulnerable households following recent floods.