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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.
SBP governor expects current account deficit below 1% of GDP
Jameel Ahmad told ICMA Pakistan's annual convocation that growth recovered to 3.7% in FY26 and inflation should ease back toward target.
SBP opens bank lending to small firms and farmers through agents
Per-borrower caps are set at Rs1 million to Rs5 million for small enterprises and Rs500,000 to Rs2 million for farm borrowers, with microfinance banks and non-bank lenders originating the loans.
SBP governor says fundamentals improved despite global shocks
Speaking at ICMAP's convocation in Karachi, Jameel Ahmad said inflation is near target and growth recovering, and warned against short-term fixes.
SBP governor credits disciplined policy for economic recovery
Jameel Ahmad cites a positive real policy rate and risk-based supervision, while the maritime minister says secure sea routes remain vital to stability.
State Bank eases bank credit for small firms and farmers
Banks may now route SME and farm loans through microfinance and non-bank lenders acting as agents, with per-borrower ceilings of up to Rs5 million.
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.
KSE-100 extends rally, gains 363 points in early trade
The benchmark index touched 164,830.55 minutes after Wednesday's opening, building on Tuesday's 1,428-point close as banks, cement and energy stocks drew buying.
FPCCI and textile exporters reject SBP rate hike to 12 percent
Industry bodies say costlier credit will slow manufacturing and exports and want single-digit rates, while foreign investors welcomed the 50-basis-point increase, Profit reported.
SBP raises policy rate to 12% and projects $25bn reserves
Governor Jameel Ahmed says the $3.5 billion build-up to June 2027 will come mainly from dollar purchases in the market rather than fresh borrowing.
SBP chief says Pakistan paid $16bn loan interest in four years
Jameel Ahmed told a post-monetary policy briefing that external debt now stands near $107 billion and reserves have risen to about $21.5 billion.
State Bank meets to set policy rate, announcement due today
Investify expects a 50 basis point hike at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, a projection the central bank has not confirmed.
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.
SBP reserves climb $11 million to $21.4 billion
The rise took the country's total liquid foreign reserves to $26.81 billion including commercial bank holdings, according to central bank data.
