State Bank Maintains 11.5% Policy Rate, Signals Continued Focus on Inflation Management
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Monday, maintained the policy rate at 11.5%, considering the current cautious monetary policy stance as appropriate to rein in the inflationary pressures.
Adil Aziz
Pakistan Receives $38.1bn in Workers’ Remittances, Up 9.21% Year-on-Year
Workers’ remittance inflows increased by 9.21 percent to US$38.1 billion during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025–26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday.
SBP Conducts National Survey on Digital Payment Services in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide Survey on “User Experience of Digital
Payment Services” to obtain direct feedback from such users across Pakistan.
Mehfooz
PIDE suggests launching of ‘National Savings Drive’ to strengthen economic resilience
The study revealed that Pakistan’s gross domestic savings stood at 6.4 percent of GDP in 2024, compared with 17.4 per cent in 1992, stressing the need for measures to encourage household and institutional savings.
Pakistan Total Liquid Foreign Reserves Stable at $22.64 Billion
The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$ 22,636 million as of May 29, 2026 while reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan rose to $ 17,190.4 million.
SBP Launches NPCs in SAR & AED, Raises PKR Yields
The State Bank of Pakistan, expanding the availability of Conventional Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) to Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) and UAE Dirham (AED)
Pakistan makes historic debut in China’s Capital markets with first-ever,”Panda Bond”
The RMB1.75 billion (approximately $250 million) issuance received an overwhelming response from investors.
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RDA inflows rise to $12.426 Billion in March 2026
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $12.426 billion by the end of March 2026, as compared to US $12.165 billion by February (2026) end.
Current Account records $427 million surplus in February 2026: SBP
Pakistan’s External Current Account Balance recorded a surplus of US$ 427 million in February 2026 following to a surplus of $ 68 million in January 2026.
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves increase to $ 21.43 billion
The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan rose to US$ 21,433.9 million as of February 27, 2026 while the reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan also increased to $ 16,300 million.