NIBAF Concludes 21st Islamic Banking Professional Program to Strengthen Shariah Finance Expertise
NIBAF successfully hosted its 21st Islamic Banking Professional Development Program in Karachi, training officers from commercial banks and SBP in the evolving frameworks and practices of Shariah-compliant banking.
Finance Ministry Demands Special Audit of TCP Loans Amid High Interest Rates Dispute
The Finance Ministry has requested a special audit of TCP’s loans due to concerns over high interest rates. The probe seeks to determine if more competitive loan terms were available at the time.
SBP Updates Foreign Exchange Exposure Limit to Enhance Market Flexibility
The State Bank of Pakistan has revised the foreign exchange exposure limit for banks, aligning it with Tier-1 capital to provide improved flexibility and risk sensitivity in FX market operations.
SBP Directs Banks to Submit Robust Recovery Plans to Safeguard Financial Stability and Prevent Failures
The State Bank of Pakistan has mandated all commercial banks to develop detailed recovery plans to manage financial stress, meet regulatory expectations, and ensure institutional stability under a new regulatory framework aligned with global standards.
SBP Injects Over Rs13 Trillion into Banking System via Dual OMO Operations to Address Liquidity Needs
The State Bank of Pakistan injects over Rs13.32 trillion into the financial system through conventional and Shariah-compliant OMO transactions to address short-term liquidity requirements in the banking sector.
State Bank of Pakistan Rolls Out Recovery Planning Framework to Strengthen Banking Sector Resilience
SBP introduces a regulatory framework on recovery planning to ensure banks in Pakistan are prepared for financial distress, aligning practices with global standards and reinforcing banking sector resilience.
NIBAF Shares FY 2024–25 Impact Highlights, Emphasizing Digital Growth and Financial Inclusion
NIBAF Pakistan released its annual impact snapshot for FY 2024–25, spotlighting key achievements in digital transformation, capacity building, and inclusive financial education for individuals and institutions across Pakistan.
Easypaisa’s Chief Digital Officer Engages SBP Trainees on the Future of Digital Banking
NIBAF Pakistan hosted an engaging evening session at its Islamabad campus for SBOTS-27 trainees, featuring Easypaisa Digital Bank’s Chief Digital Officer Farhan Hassan, who shared key insights on the future of digital banking in Pakistan.
NIBAF Hosts Advanced Treasury and Liquidity Risk Training for SBP and Commercial Bank Officers
NIBAF Pakistan organized an in-depth training on treasury and liquidity risk management for officers of the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks, led by Faisal Sarwar, focusing on strategic financial practices for navigating volatile market conditions.
SBP’s April Foreign Exchange Intervention Totals $473 Million, Bringing FY25 Cumulative to $6.66 Billion
The State Bank of Pakistan made a net FX purchase of $473 million in April 2025, bringing FY25’s total interventions to $6.66 billion. Since data publication began in June 2024, SBP’s cumulative FX operations now stand at $7.23 billion, reflecting its ongoing role in stabilizing the currency market.