Business
SBP doubles banks' minimum capital to Rs 20 billion, deadline 31 December 2030
Local banks must hold Rs 20 billion instead of Rs 10 billion; foreign branches and DFIs face new floors too. Analysts expect no cut in dividends.
3d ago
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Property
Apna Ghar scheme 2026: how to apply for the Rs 10 million 5% home loan, step by step
Who qualifies, the loan slabs, what you will pay each month before and after year 10, the documents and every step on apnaghar.gov.pk, checked against the official portal.
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Economy
Pasban Remittance Reward Scheme: Rs 100 million prize for families getting $100 a month
SBP and the banks will draw 2,521 prizes every quarter, from Rs 1 million to Rs 100 million, for people receiving remittances through banks. The first draw is on 15 January 2027.
25 Sept 2026
Auto
Climate plan says bikes burn $6bn to $8bn of fuel. Industry says check it
The Climate Prosperity Plan counts 10 million motorcycles. The Economic Survey counts 31.9 million. And the fuel figure is close to Pakistan's entire refined petroleum import bill.
21 Sept 2026
Economy
SBP reserves hit a record $21.4bn, past a target set for June 2027
State Bank holdings reached an all-time high on 15 September after a $3bn Eurobond. What it changes for the rupee, for importers and for anyone buying dollars.
19 Sept 2026
Economy
SBP reserves hit a record $21.39 billion after a $3.06 billion weekly jump
Eurobond proceeds pushed the State Bank's holdings to an all-time high in the week to 11 September. Total liquid reserves are now $26.79 billion.
17 Sept 2026
Economy
SBP bars bank staff from Apna Ghar 5% home loans: only 9,717 of 60,349 approved loans paid
Employees of banks, DFIs and microfinance banks cannot take a loan from their own employer under the scheme. Here are the scheme's terms and where approvals stand.
16 Sept 2026
Economy
Current account deficit shrinks to $98 million in August as remittances hit $3.66bn
The gap fell from $445 million in July, with money from Pakistanis abroad up 17%. Here is why that is keeping the rupee steady, and the oil bill that could undo it.
16 Sept 2026