Erum Zaidi

Govt's expenditures exceeded revenue collection in Nov 2024.SBP data shows that domestic debt climbed by 3%.Central bank emphasises importance of fiscal reforms.KARACHI: As per the data provided by the State Bank of Pakistan , the...

KARACHI: Pakistan's central bank is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate further at its policy meeting this month as easing inflation provides space for policymakers to boost weak growth.

KARACHI: Pakistan’s total foreign exchange assets reached a three-year high of $18.7 billion as of November 2024, providing support to the country’s external...

Rise in forex reserves reflects impact of strict import restrictions and successful debt rollovers, says expert By | January 12, 2025

KARACHI: Foreign investors have purchased a net $186 million in Pakistan's short-term government debt securities so far this fiscal year, despite declining returns amid monetary easing by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

Current account surplus for December alone jumps to $582 million.CA surplus narrows by 15% compared with previous month. .Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes current account surplus.KARACHI: Pakistan posted its highest current...

KARACHI: Pakistan's tech-savvy Generation Z has the potential to revolutionise digital payments, fostering greater financial inclusion across the

KARACHI: Bank lending to the private sector surged to Rs1.398 trillion between July 1, 2024 and January 17, 2025, compared with Rs152.8 billion

KARACHI: Pakistan's central bank is progressing with the issuance of new design currency notes, with the first new banknote expected to be released by the end of this year.

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) cut its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 12 percent on Monday, aligning with expectations as declining inflation provides room for policymakers to boost growth.