State Bank of Pakistan

Central bank attributes decrease to external debt repayments

Some suggest that the govt consider alternatives to IMF

Banks advised to process and release documents of shipments and goods that have already arrived at ports in Pakistan

Analysts expect rate to go up to 17% ahead of IMF programme revival

Central bank gives no reason for increase to $4.6 billion

At present, 20% of commercial banks have adopted Islamic banking

To promote financial inclusion in unserved, underserved segments of society, says SBP

Decrease came owing to external debt repayment

Traders stage protest outside SBP, calling for opening of letters of credit

Violates law by not filling vacant post of central bank director in one month