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Economy 4 min read4 weeks ago

SBP Holds Policy Rate at 12% — What It Means for Your Savings and Loans

The State Bank of Pakistan kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 12% in its March 2026 monetary policy meeting, citing easing inflation and economic stability.

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PSX 3 min read4 weeks ago

KSE-100 Crosses 105,000 — Pakistan Stock Market Hits All-Time High

The benchmark KSE-100 index surged past the 105,000 mark for the first time, driven by banking sector earnings and foreign portfolio inflows.

Gold11 Mar 2026

Gold Hits Record PKR 350,000 per Tola in Pakistan — Should You Buy?

Gold prices in Pakistan reached an all-time high of PKR 350,000 per tola, tracking international prices above $3,100/oz amid global uncertainty.

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Crypto10 Mar 2026

Bitcoin Crosses $90,000 — What Pakistani Investors Need to Know

Bitcoin has rallied past $90,000 for the first time, reigniting interest in cryptocurrency among Pakistani investors despite regulatory uncertainty.

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Economy 3 min read

Pakistan Inflation Falls Below 5% for First Time in Three Years

Consumer price inflation dropped to 4.8% in February 2026, the lowest reading since early 2023, raising hopes for interest rate cuts.

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Fintech 4 min read

Pakistan's Digital Banking Revolution: 5 New Licenses Approved

The SBP has approved five new digital banking licenses, set to launch in 2026, promising branchless financial services to millions of unbanked Pakistanis.

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Economy 3 min read