Tag: Jameel Ahmad

Banks And SBP Launch Pasban Remittance Rewards Scheme To Boost Formal Remittance Inflows Across Pakistan

Pakistan's banking industry and SBP have launched Pasban Remittance Rewards, offering Rs. 4 billion in quarterly prize draws for formal remittances from January 2027.

Meezan Bank And UBL Host London Roadshow On Remittances And Roshan Digital Account For Pakistanis

Meezan Bank and UBL held a Remittance and Roshan Digital Account roadshow in London with SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.

SBP Governor Says Remittances Helped Lower Current Account Deficit and Rebuild Reserves

SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad says continued overseas remittances have helped Pakistan achieve a lower current account deficit and rebuild foreign exchange reserves.

NIBAF Pakistan Hosts Interactive Session With SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad

NIBAF Pakistan hosted SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad for an interactive session with SBOTS-28 and CROS-1 officers, focusing on leadership, digital transformation and cyber risk resilience.

SBP Holds Policy Rate Unchanged at 11 Point 5 Percent Amid Economic Recovery and Geopolitical Risks

State Bank of Pakistan maintains the policy rate at 11 point 5 percent as the Monetary Policy Committee balances moderating inflation, improving FX reserves, and Middle East conflict risks.

SBP Governor Launches HBL PayPak UnionPay Co-Badged Debit Card to Accelerate Cashless Pakistan Initiative

State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad launches the HBL, UnionPay, and PayPak co-badged debit card, driving local digital infrastructure and global connectivity.

State Bank of Pakistan Digitizes Sovereign Investment with New InvestPak Portal

The State Bank of Pakistan formally launches the InvestPak portal and mobile application to digitize government securities investment for retail and corporate investors.

Women’s Bank Accounts in Pakistan Reach 37 Million as Gender Gap Narrows Under SBP’s Banking on Equality Initiative

The State Bank of Pakistan reports that women’s active bank accounts have risen to 37 million under its Banking on Equality policy, narrowing the gender gap in financial inclusion. Governor Jameel Ahmad announced the progress during the World Bank Group meetings, emphasizing SBP’s commitment to advancing women’s entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth.