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SBP is set to launch new Banknote Series

Staff Report The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated the process of designing and issuing a new banknote series for all existing denominations. It is…

Jan 30, 2024
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SBP imposes over Rs465m Penalties on Banks

Muhammad Haris The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed over Rs. 465 million penalties on banks for deficiencies in complying with regulatory instructions during the…

Jan 30, 2024
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SBP Maintains interest rate at 22 percent

Muhammad Haris The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to keep interest rate unchanged. Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmed said that from…

Jan 29, 2024
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FBR and FMU To Combat Illicit Finance

Staff Report FBR and the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) have joined hands to Enhance Coordination To Combat Illicit Finance. Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Malik Amjed…

Jan 28, 2024
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The National Savings Profit Rate declined

Muhammad Haris The National Savings Profit Rate declined following a continuous fall in the cut-off yields in Pakistan Investment Bonds rates. The rate of profit on…

Jan 26, 2024
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SBP Likely To Maintain the Policy Rate

Staff Report The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is likely to maintain the policy rate at 22% in the upcoming Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). The State…

Jan 24, 2024
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Pakistan Assures IMF To Increase Revenue Base

Muhammad Haris The government has given an assurance to IMF to increase the revenue base, adopt the strict policy, and start door-to-door campaigning and will urge…

Jan 20, 2024
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Foreign Exchange Reserves Declined by $128m

Muhammad Haris State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $128 million on debt and interest repayments. Sbp reserves stood around $8.027 billion following the…

Jan 18, 2024
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SBP Receives $700m from IMF

UAE has also confirmed the rollover of $2 billion in deposits Muhammad Haris The State Bank has received $700 million from the International Monetary Fund following…

Jan 17, 2024