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  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    Export refinance facility: Voluntarily, banks cut mark-up rate

    KARACHI: In a major move to support the country’s economic revival, Pakistan’s banking sector has yet again stepped up to voluntarily reduce markup rate on the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) by 3 percent, Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) said on Wednesday …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    E-rickshaws & bikes under PAVE scheme: Govt fast-tracks subsidy disbursement

    ISLAMABAD: The government, under the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) scheme, has fast-tracked the process of transferring Rs80,000 in subsidies for electric rickshaws and Rs40,000 for electric bikes. This was stated by Chief Executive …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    PM’s ‘Fan Replacement Programme’ launched

    ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday launched a nationwide energy efficiency initiative, the “Prime Minister’s Fan Replacement Programme,” aimed at replacing 100 million conventional fans with energy-efficient models. It also signalled plans for debt …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    FPCCI hails reduction in export refinance facility rate by 3pc

    KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has warmly welcomed the banking sector’s voluntary decision to reduce the Export Refinance Facility (ERF) rate by 3%, bringing the end-user …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    HBL Zarai approved as Agricultural Services Provider under ‘Zarkhez-e’ scheme

    LAHORE  -  The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), through the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA), has conveyed its no objection to onboarding HBL Zarai Services Limited (HBL Zarai) as an approved Agricultural Services Provider (ASP) under the ‘Zarkhez-e’, Asaan …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 13, 2026

    Will Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman favour Pakistan and China?

    The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won big in the country’s general election. This was the first poll held since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. BNP chairman Tarique Rahman is all set to become the Prime Minister of …

    Source: Firstpost - Center-right
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Pakistan’s Bull Market and the economy it doesn’t represent

    Another rally broke out on the Pakistan Stock Exchange last Friday. The KSE-100 index rose more than 1,800 points, rebound sharply to reach an intra-day high of 186,619 before closing above 184,100, a number that few people would have thought possible just …

    Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    SBP’s foreign reserves rise by $21 million to $16.18 billion

    Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves stood at $ 21,374.7 million as of February 06, 2026. According to data shared by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday, the central bank’s foreign reserves stood at $16,177.8 million. Net foreign reserves held by …

    Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Saudi Arabia leads as Pakistani workers’ remittances rise 15% in January

    F.P. Report ISLAMABAD : Pakistan received $3.5 billion in workers’ remittances in January 2026, marking a 15.4 percent increase compared with $3.0 billion in the same month last year, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data released Tuesday. The …

    Source: The Frontier Post - Pending
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    PBA trim ERF markup by 3 points, cut export financing cost to 4.5%

    The Pakistan Bank Association(PBA) on Wednesday announced a voluntary reduction of 3 percentage points in the markup rate on the Export Refinance Facility (ERF), lowering the end-user financing cost for exporters to 4.50 percent with immediate effect. PBA …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves rise to $21.37 billion

    Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at $21,374.7 million as of February 6, 2026, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. Of the total, $16,177.8 million were held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), while net foreign reserves …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Jameel Ahmad calls for scaling up Zarkheze to widen agricultural credit access

    State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad on Thursday called for scaling up Zarkheze, the central bank’s digital agricultural lending platform, to expand borrower outreach and strengthen inclusive agricultural finance. The remarks came during a meeting …

    Source: Profit by Pakistan Today - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    SBP-held foreign reserves rise to $16.18bn

    The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves increased by $21 million during the week ended February 6, 2026, reaching $16.18 billion, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. The country’s total liquid foreign reserves …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- Feb. 12, 2026

    KARACHI, PAKISTAN — The Saudi Riyal (SAR) to Pakistani Rupee (PKR) exchange rate stands at PKR 74.55 in the interbank market today, February 12, 2026, according to multiple financial data providers. The SAR/PKR pair has shown relative stability, …

    Source: ARY News - Indeterminate
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    SBP Governor Prioritizes Digital Expansion of Farm Loans Across Pakistan

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held a meeting of the Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) today in Karachi to review agricultural credit performance and discuss measures to strengthen inclusive and resilient agricultural finance. In his address, …

    Source: ProPakistani - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Zindigi and Punjab University Digitize Fee Payments with Raast Dynamic QR

    Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and the Punjab University (PU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to digitize the University’s fee payment system through Zindigi’sRaast Dynamic QR (DQR) system. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in …

    Source: ProPakistani - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    SBP calls for scaling up Zarkheze to expand agricultural credit outreach

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held the Agricultural Credit Advisory Committee (ACAC) meeting today in Karachi to review agricultural credit performance and discuss measures to strengthen inclusive and resilient agricultural finance. SBP Governor Jameel …

    Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Pakistan's economy to grow up to 4.75 pct in FY 2025-26: central bank

    ISLAMABAD, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's economy is projected to grow between 3.75 percent and 4.75 percent in fiscal year 2025-26, indicating a gradual recovery amid improving macroeconomic conditions, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Feb 12, 2026

    Rupee secures marginal gain against US dollar

    Rupee's Performance Against US Dollar Since 04 March 2025 The Pakistani rupee posted marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday. At close, the local currency settled at 279.65, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. On …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral

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