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banking
Every story Skardu Times has filed on banking, newest first.
SBP opens draft open banking rules to public feedback
The proposal would let customers share financial data with authorised third parties and start business payments, with safeguards on privacy and fraud.
SBP opens single digital portal for SME loan applications
From 1 November 2026 every SME financing request must be filed through SMEConnect, where applicants can track progress and see rejection reasons.
Aurangzeb presses banks to speed SME and farm loan disbursements
A finance ministry review shows Rs8.674bn approved under the Zarkhez-e farm loan scheme but only about Rs2.34bn actually disbursed to small farmers.
SBP doubles minimum capital requirement for banks to Rs20bn
Existing banks and development finance institutions have until December 31, 2030 to meet the new threshold, with separate assigned-capital rules for foreign bank branches.
Reports put Balochistan's share of farm loans between 1.1pc and 4.56pc
Two outlets give sharply different figures for the province's slice of agricultural credit, with Punjab taking more than 83 per cent in both accounts.
SBP launches Rs16 billion Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme
Eligible remittance recipients who receive at least $100 monthly for three consecutive months can enter quarterly draws for prizes up to Rs10 crore.
