SBP

Dealers will ask central bank to release extra dollars early next week

Share of short-term loans increases to half of total borrowing

Deputy Governor Jameel Ahmad was addressing a delegation of the National Security and War Course 2017

Chinese investments continue to pour in, stand at $430m

SSGC, NBP conditionally agree to the deal which requires CCoP nod, Senate panel told

Committee would be given detailed briefing by SBP

Report highlights possible pressure on external and fiscal accounts in election year

All calls relating to consumer grievances against banks will be entertained at this number

It accuses SBP officials of giving undue favour to BankIslami

Brokerage houses believe central bank has failed to point out issues on external account front

Country’s long-term debt decreased from Rs8.62 trillion to Rs8.3 trillion

Net reserves held by banks amounted to $5,816.1 million

Says any change may lead to the withdrawal of deposits that currently stand at $7b

SBP governor urges banks to focus on agricultural and SME financing

May acquire 40% stake in the microfinance bank for $100 million

Will submit report within two weeks, says parliamentary secretary

Pakistan posted higher-than-expected deficit of $12.1b in FY17

Believes country needs early policy action to tackle external, fiscal imbalances

Amounts to $235m in August, power sector attracts highest inflow

Will provide specialised services to meet financing needs of CPEC projects

Net reserves held by banks amounted to $5,826.8 million

Banking sector posts pre-tax profit of Rs150.4b in Apr-Jun quarter

Next phase of refunds with claims of more than Rs1m on the cards

FPCCI chief emphasises this will ensure competitiveness in the region

All 16 field Offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation issued fresh notes to general public

Says there is no need to panic even as foreign exchange reserves fall below $15b

It will generate foreign exchange needed to service growing external debt

Asks banks to provide funds to small farmers, correct regional imbalances

20% of earmarked funds will be disbursed in Balochistan

Net reserves held by banks amounted to $5,671.2 million

Think tank backs institutional strengthening to check fiscal imbalances

KCCI asks SBP to take strict action against the companies

Printing corp will have additional responsibility in coming years

External debt servicing, other official payments cited as reason for the fall

ICST asks SBP to present a true picture of the economy

Decrease due to external debt servicing and other official payments

Wealth hidden abroad, overvalued stocks, real estate denting growth

Current talk to give more autonomy is devoid of practical significance.

Earlier, SBP received $350 million under CSF

Decision came in the wake of contained inflation, strong economic growth

Central bank gives no reason for the decrease

Will address disparities due to small banking footprint in Balochistan

As a percentage of GDP, the deficit rises to 4% compared to just 1.7% in FY16

SBP disagrees with observations, says issuance was meant to meet minimum capital requirements

Borrowing spree indicates overall deficit to be more than revised target

In January, the SBP made a loan repayment of $500 million to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China

Low crude oil prices, global economic slowdown main causes of reduction

Converting back to conventional banking operations will not be allowed

Deficit now stands at $10.64b, widens by 131% year-on-year

Total liquid foreign reserves, including net reserves held by banks other than the SBP, stood at $21,367.8 million