FLASHNEWS:

Day: September 3, 2025

State Bank of Pakistan Reports Activity in Overnight Repo Facility

Karachi: In a recent release, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) disclosed details regarding its Overnight Repo and Reverse Repo Facilities for October 22, 2025. The data indicates that financial institutions accessed the SBP’s Overnight Repo Facility, …

State Bank of Pakistan Updates Currency Floor for September

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced an update to the currency floor for September, setting the amount at 40,000 with one institution involved.

The announcement comes as part of the central bank’s regular updates on currency operations …

Short-Term Interest Rates Remain Steady, Report Shows

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan released current Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors, indicating stable short-term interest rates. These rates, which serve as a benchmark for lending between banks, showed little fluctuation …

Currency Rates Steady as Pakistan’s Exchange Market Closes

Karachi: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) released the open market closing exchange rates for September 3, 2025, reflecting stable currency valuations in the country’s exchange market.

The US dollar closed at a buying rate of 28…

Karachi: United Bank Limited (UBL) has demonstrated significant growth and performance, as revealed in a recent corporate briefing hosted by Topline Securities, with Mr. Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal, President of UBL, presenting the details. Over the past two years, UBL witnessed a remarkable 98% increase in deposit growth, substantially outpacing the industry average of 40%. Current deposits soared by 114%, further emphasizing the bank’s robust financial health.

UBL’s revenue and pretax profit have seen remarkable increases, with 131% and 185% growth, respectively, marking the highest among the top 20 listed companies on the exchange over the last two years. The bank’s stock performance has been impressive, y…