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- State of Pakistan Digital Banking 2026: Three Licensed Entrants Leading the Cashless Shift
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
The State Bank of Pakistan has transitioned three digital banks into full operations: Easypaisa Bank, Mashreq Bank Pakistan, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank. These institutions are...
- Pakistan Suspends Financial Instrument Requirements for Exports to Iran and Central Asia to Bolster Trade
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Asia
The Pakistani government has implemented a 90 day exemption for exporters from mandatory bank guarantees and letters of credit for goods sent via land routes to Iran and Central As...
- State Bank of Pakistan Halts Rate Cuts at 10.5 Percent as Middle East Conflict Ignites Energy Costs
Published: Mar 9, 2026
Section: Asia
Pakistan’s central bank has paused its aggressive monetary easing cycle, maintaining the key policy rate at 10.5 percent due to rising global fuel prices. The decision follows the...
- Pakistan Legalizes Cryptocurrency as Investment Asset Under New PVARA Regulatory Framework
Published: Feb 25, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
In a significant policy reversal, Pakistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency as an investment asset following the implementation of the Virtual Assets Act in July 2025. The n...