Tue, 21-Oct-2025

SBP releases details of Roshan Digital Accounts in April

SBP

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released new data of Roshan Digital Accounts(RDA) opened by overseas Pakistanis in April 2025. According to the SBP, overseas Pakistanis opened 8,802 new RDA in April and deposited a total of $177 million into Roshan Digital Accounts, underscoring their growing contribution to the country’s financial system. The RDA … Read more

Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant of Sher Afzal Marwat

Marwat

RAWALPINDI:  A Rawalpindi court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat in connection with an illegal construction case.

The warrant was issued by Civil Judge Muhammad Mumtaz Hinjra in response to a case filed by the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). The judge has directed the police to arrest Marwat and present him in court on July 30.

Sher Afzal Marwat is accused of construction in plot near Thalian Motorway Interchange without permission.

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SBP launches customer complaint service portal ‘Sunwai’

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  • ‘Sunwai’ serves as one-window operation for customers.
  • Customers can lodge their complaints related to any product.
  • The each complaint is assigned a unique tracking number.

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a customer complaint service portal and app ’Sunwai’.

‘Sunwai’ serves as a one-window operation for banking customers to register their complaints against Banks, Microfinance Banks (MFBs), and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) operating in Pakistan.

Now, customers can lodge their complaints related to any banking product or service, including Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) through Sunwai for their timely resolution.

Sunwai’ is accessible through web browser as well as through mobile application, both at Android and iOS. Registered users can lodge complaints at their convenience in either English or Urdu languages.

Each complaint is assigned a unique tracking number which is communicated to users via SMS and email.

Banks have been advised to ensure prompt and fair resolution of complaints well within turnaround times (TATs) as prescribed by SBP.

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PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as RDA deposits cross $4.5bn

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked overseas Pakistanis for their contributions as Roshan Digital Account deposits crossed $4.5 billion. “Happy that yesterday State Bank received $57 million, the largest inflow in a day ever,” he said in a tweet. The prime minister thanked the overseas Pakistanis for reposing trust in their motherland. He expressed … Read more

SBP allows opening bank accounts through digital channels

SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday said it has enabled resident Pakistanis to open bank accounts through digital channels, a statement said. With the rapid growth in the adoption of electronic banking channels, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand from the bank and customers for digital financial transactions have increased manifold, … Read more

Self-assessment scheme to end FBR harassment: Shaukat Tarin

Hi KARACHI: The Universal Self-Assessment Scheme (USAS) has been reintroduced to facilitate taxpayers and end harassment by taxmen, a senior government official said on Friday. Addressing the members of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) during his visit to Karachi Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said: “[The] Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has … Read more

Roshan Digital Account deposits cross $2 billion: official

ISLAMABAD: The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) crossed the historical milestone of $2 billion in deposits, an official said. In a tweet, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said that the increase in the funds of the Roshan Digital Accounts during the last 11 months reflected the confidence of overseas Pakistanis in the … Read more

Around 40% RDA funds invested in Naya Pakistan certificates: SBP

State Bank of Pakistan

KARACHI: Of the total $1.5 billion funds deposited by overseas Pakistanis through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA), around $600 million (40 per cent) was invested in the Naya Pakistan certificate, APP quoted an official source in the central bank, as saying, on Tuesday. This was followed by the account balances and transaction, which stood at … Read more

PM praises Pakistani diaspora for playing their part in supporting economy

PM Imran

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday praised Pakistani diaspora for playing their part in supporting Pakistan’s economy over the years. According to the details, Imran Khan was addressing overseas Pakistanis in connection with Roshan Digital Account reaching a milestone of one billion dollars. He also congratulated Governor State Bank of Pakistan Reza Baqir over … Read more