NSS net savings surge to Rs53bn in July 2026

Net savings mobilized through National Savings Schemes (NSS) clocked in at Rs53.2 billion in July 2026, marking the opening month of FY2026-27, according to data released by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) and compiled by the State Bank of Pakistan.

OMO Result: SBP injects Rs2.4tr

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted a reverse repo and Shariah Compliant Modarabah based Open Market Operation (OMO) today, in which it cumulatively injected a total of Rs2.40 trillion into the market of which Rs1.92tr were injected through reverse repo OMO.

SBP reserves rise $19m to $17bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $19.3 million or 0.11% WoW to $17.12 billion during the week ended on August 28, 2026, data released by State Bank of Pakistan showed on Thursday.

Pakistan’s short-term FX liabilities stands at $24bn in July 2026

Due to maturing foreign currency loans, securities, and deposits, Pakistan's foreign currency assets are expected to see a net outflow of $24.38bn, according to the latest liquidity report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

SBP raises Rs680bn through MTB Auction

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised Rs680.07bn in face value terms through the auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), inclusive of competitive and non-competitive bids, against total face value bids of Rs2,773.85bn received across four tenors.

State Bank of Pakistan reports Rs2tr profit in FY26

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a 20% decline in its consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, recording Rs1.99trillion compared to Rs2.51 trillion in the preceding fiscal year.

SBP designates UBL, HBL, NBP as D-SIBs for 2026

The State Bank of Pakistan has designated United Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, and National Bank of Pakistan as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026, requiring the three lenders to hold additional capital buffers under its D-SIB framework.

SBP aligns regulatory framework with Shariah principles under Vision 2028

The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced Shariah-compliant terminology alternatives across its existing regulations, instructions, and Foreign Exchange Manual, directing banks, microfinance banks, and development finance institutions to interpret conventional banking terms alongside their Islamic finance equivalents.

SBP cancels Al-Rahim Exchange license

SBP updates on monetary policy transmission

The monetary easing cycle that began in June 2024 resulted in a substantial reduction in the policy rate, from a recent high of 22% to 10.5% by December 2025.