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SBP maintains interest rate at 22%

MPC expects inflation to ease from June 2023 onwards

Updated 31 Jul, 2023 08:01pm

Bullish momentum in PSX amid improved microeconomic indicators

KSE-100 gains 522 points after across-the-board buying

Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:35pm

PM expresses gratitude to UAE president for financial assistance

UAE deposited $1 billion in SBP helping Pakistan to secure the much-awaited IMF bailout package.

Published 19 Jul, 2023 09:12am

Pakistan reserves increases to Rs$4b

Reserves increased by $61 million

Published 13 Jul, 2023 07:53pm

Increased demand for imports resulted in high rates of dollar, say dealers

Forecast dollar to decline to Rs250 after disbursement of IMF funds

Published 10 Jul, 2023 04:52pm

PAC calls for investigations into PTI government’s loan scheme

Summons secretary finance, SBP governor for response

Published 04 Jul, 2023 11:04pm

SBP raises key policy rate to 22%

Central bank notes potential upside risks to the inflation outlook have increased from the last meeting

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 06:30pm

NIFT system yet to fully restore after cyberattack

SBP asks for a response from the NIFT officials

Published 25 Jun, 2023 12:27am

SBP lifts all curbs on imports

Govt granted permission to banks for providing remittances to release over 6,000 containers

Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:27am

PSX plunges below 41,000 level as investors opt for selling

Rupee declines seven paisas against dollar in interbank

Published 19 Jun, 2023 06:02pm

Pakistan workers’ monthly remittances fall to $2.1b in May

Remittances also fell on a year-to-date basis compared with a year ago

Published 13 Jun, 2023 10:13pm

Pakistan ‘not considering’ bilateral debt restructuring

We are not considering any such plan, so there is no question of what will be the haircut, sources quoted SBP as saying

Published 12 Jun, 2023 08:29pm

Pakistan central bank’s forex reserves fall $102m to $4.09b

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $9.513 billion

Published 02 Jun, 2023 01:25am

Wheat flour prices on the rise despite bumper crop

Agriculture experts warn Pakistan will have to import wheat next year

Published 01 Jun, 2023 08:52pm

Pakistan reserves decrease $72m to $4.3b week ending May 12

Reserves decreased due to external debt payment

Published 19 May, 2023 08:46am

NA turns down proposal for election funds as SBP, govt move to evade contempt charges

SBP says it cannot dole out Rs21 billion without govt approval

Updated 17 Apr, 2023 06:55pm

Silkbank in talks about potential investment by South Sudan bank

Analysts say Silkbank, Summit Bank’s capital adequacy have been below criteria set by SBP

Published 06 Apr, 2023 09:37pm

Saudi Arabia ‘commits’ financial support to help Pakistan secure IMF deal

Saudi Arabia's $2b pledged in external financing support to Pakistan is one of final conditions for IMF deal

Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:45pm

Pakistan posts highest-ever annual inflation

Stampedes for food kill 16, consumer price index was up 3.72% in March from the previous month, says PBS

Published 02 Apr, 2023 01:10am

SBP seen raising key rate to record 22% as inflation bites

Two respondents expected rates to remain unchanged

Published 31 Mar, 2023 08:16pm

Banking hours for Ramazan in Pakistan

Fridays will be different

Updated 23 Mar, 2023 11:12pm

Zakat Nisab fixed at Rs103,159, to be deducted on 1st Ramazan

The first day of Ramazan is likely to fall on March 23 or 24, 2023.

Published 21 Mar, 2023 03:34pm

Pakistan reserves increase $18m to $4.3b

Chinese bank approves rollover facility of $1.3 billion

Updated 17 Mar, 2023 11:17am

Pakistan trying to appease IMF to secure delayed funding

Government hints at summoning monetary policy meeting in a month, say sources

Updated 03 Mar, 2023 11:17am

Explainer: Some things you were afraid to ask about inflation and interest rates

The government doesn't want you to spend money -- in a nutshell

Updated 03 Mar, 2023 01:07pm

SBP raises key interest rate by 300bps, expects inflation to further rise

MPC believes 'this outlook warrants a strong policy response to anchor inflation expectations'

Updated 02 Mar, 2023 09:24pm

SBP may hike rates another 200 bps to unlock IMF funds

Advances monetary policy committee meeting to Thursday

Published 01 Mar, 2023 12:03am

Forex reserves rise by $66m to $3.258b: SBP

Dollar closed at Rs260.93 against rupee in inter-bank market

Published 23 Feb, 2023 09:13pm

Pakistan set to increase interest rates in off-cycle review, say investors

Market participants are expecting at least a 200 basis points increase in SBP's policy rate

Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:16pm

SBP raises policy rate by 100bps to 17%

Governor SBP says rationale behind rate hike was that inflationary pressure persists

Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:10pm