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July 1, 2026
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Pakistan Releases Comprehensive Strategy for Interest-Free Financial System After 2027

The interest-free financial system in Pakistan moved a step closer on Wednesday after the government unveiled a comprehensive strategy for gradually transitioning the country’s financial sector. The plan emphasizes...

June 30, 2026
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SBP Bank Account Blocking Guidelines: Banks Told Not to Freeze Accounts Without Legal Basis

The SBP bank account blocking guidelines have been reinforced after the State Bank of Pakistan directed all commercial banks not to block customer accounts without a valid legal reason,...

June 29, 2026
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SBP Announces Bank Holiday on July 1 Across Pakistan

The SBP bank holiday July 1 has been officially announced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), confirming that banks, development financial institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks across the...

June 27, 2026
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Pakistan Public Debt Growth Slows to 5% in FY26, Finance Adviser Highlights Fiscal Progress

Pakistan public debt FY26 recorded its slowest growth in 15 years, according to Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad, who said the pace of central government debt expansion has declined to...

June 15, 2026
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SBP Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged at 11.5% in Latest Monetary Policy

The SBP Interest Rate remained unchanged at 11.5% as the State Bank of Pakistan announced its latest monetary policy decision on Monday. The move follows a detailed review of...

June 10, 2026
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Pakistan remittances hit record $4.3 billion in May: SBP

Pakistan remittances reached a historic high in May 2026 as overseas Pakistanis sent $4.3 billion during the month, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank...

June 5, 2026
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SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase to $17.19 Billion

SBP Foreign Exchange Reserves recorded a modest increase during the week ending May 29, 2026, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The central...

June 5, 2026
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Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase by $43 Million

Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves recorded a modest increase during the latest reporting week, according to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The rise reflects continued stability in...