FBR amends tax provisions for banks to align income with taxable earnings
Changes to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 aim to streamline banking income reporting, effective July 1, 2025
SBP raises Rs589.49 billion through PIB and MTB auctions
Strong investor demand for government securities, while the rupee records slight depreciation after 10 sessions of gains
SBP assigns new foreign exchange exposure limit to authorized dealers
Central bank revises FEEL for Authorized Dealers to 7.5% of Tier-1 Capital, effective from August 4, 2025
SBP introduces regulatory framework to enhance recovery planning in banks
New framework aims to align domestic practices with international standards for financial stability; banks asked to submit their first recovery plans by June 30, 2026
SBP introduces new customer onboarding framework, mandates digital payment solutions for merchants
Framework aims to streamline account opening with two-day turnaround time, requires banks to provide digital payment solutions for merchants to facilitate digital transactions
Banking complaints surge in 2025, with Rs882 million in relief provided to customers
16,000 complaints resolved in first half of 2025, highlighting concerns over service quality and fraud
Government raises Rs342 billion from PIBs auction, yields fall across tenors
Exceeds Rs300 billion target in the auction of fixed-rate Pakistan Investment Bonds
Bank lending to government hits Rs44 trillion, private sector credit remains low
Central govt’s domestic debt reaches Rs53.468 trillion, external debt stands at Rs22.585 trillion, bringing the total debt to Rs76.045 trillion
Pakistani banks to report subdued Q2 2025 performance amid lower yields and rate cuts
Banking sector faces margin compression, but deposit growth and dividends provide some support
SBP announces Primary Dealers and Special Purpose Primary Dealers for FY26
10 institutions selected for Primary Dealer roles, with two appointed as Special Purpose Primary Dealers
SBP revises remittance incentives, raises transaction limit to $200
Central bank discontinues Incentive Scheme for Marketing of Home Remittances and Exchange Companies Incentive Scheme
SBP announces bank holiday on July 1Â
All banks, DFIs, MFBs to remain closed for public dealing on TuesdayÂ
FBR calls for bringing banks under normal tax regime applicable to companies
Tax body chairman raises concerns over the special tax treatment given to banks, urges to abolish the Seventh Schedule (Banking Schedule) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001
UBL share split to take effect June 21; face value set to Rs 5
Face value halved to Rs5; total shares double but paid-up capital remains unchanged
Pakistan moves closer to privatising Zarai Taraqiati Bank, bids opened for financial adviser
Committee reviewing technical bids from financial firms; chosen adviser to determine asset value, identify buyers, and structure sale transaction