Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $56 million last week. As of January 30, 2026, SBP-held reserves reached $16.16 billion. The country’s total liquid foreign reserves now stand at $21.34 billion, according to the central bank. A detailed breakdown shows SBP-held reserves at $16.16 billion, while commercial […]
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UAE extends $2bn Pakistan loan rollover for one month
ISLAMABAD — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to extend the rollover of a $2 billion loan to Pakistan for an additional month, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Read More: Pakistan negotiates major UAE debt relief Pakistan had requested a longer rollover period for a total of $3 billion, including a $1 billion tranche due to mature in […]
Historic surge: PSX crosses 191,000 points milestone
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to a historic 191,000 points on Monday, driven by hopes of a policy rate cut. The KSE-100 index jumped over 1,800 points, hitting an all-time high of 191,032 points. Investors reacted positively as optimism grew ahead of the State Bank of Pakistan’s monetary policy announcement. The rally continued a […]
Trade deficit widens as current account turns negative
Pakistan’s external accounts came under renewed pressure in December 2025 as rising imports and persistent income outflows pushed the current account back into deficit, reversing gains made in earlier months. Read More: Trade deficit surges 24% YoY to $3.7 billion in December 2025 Fresh data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed a current […]
State Bank launches women finance code to support entrepreneurs
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday began implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-FI) Code, adopted on July 7, 2025, to address financial barriers faced by women-led businesses. Read More: SBP injects Rs 358.5 billion in the market To mark the launch, SBP organised a two-day workshop in Islamabad in collaboration with the […]
Pakistan remittances rise to $3.6bn in December, up 16.5% YoY: SBP
Pakistan workers’ remittances climbed to $3.6 billion in December 2025, marking a 16.5% year-on-year increase, according to fresh data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. The monthly total also reflected a sharp improvement on a sequential basis, supported by stronger inflows from key Gulf and Western corridors. Read More: SBP announces applicants […]
Government secures Rs1.08tr from treasury bills and bond auctions
The government raised more than Rs1 trillion through fresh auctions of treasury bills and long-term Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) on Wednesday, amid strong liquidity in the banking sector and expectations of further monetary easing. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the government borrowed Rs979.3 billion through T-bills and another Rs108bn via […]
SBP buys $9.7bn from interbank market in 16 months
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has purchased $9.7 billion from the interbank foreign exchange market over the past 16 months, highlighting continued pressure on dollar availability despite the rollover of most external loans and improved inflows. Read More: SBP Board, management saddened over demise of first governor Data shows that between June 2024 and September […]
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit highest level since March 2022
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to their highest level since March 2022, reaching USD 21.1 billion. The latest data reveals that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holds USD 15.9 billion, a significant improvement that marks a crucial milestone for the country’s economy. Read More: Foreign reserves surge over $21 billion This increase in reserves […]
SBP cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%
ISLAMABAD – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 50 basis point reduction in its policy rate, bringing it down to 10.5 per cent. This marks the first rate cut since May, when the benchmark rate was last reduced and subsequently held at 11 per cent. Read More: SBP likely to hold interest rate at […]