Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan
Coverage of Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan in the Nexus archive.
- War dries up unofficial dollar inflows
The Gulf war has disrupted Dubai's informal trading, reducing unaccounted dollar inflows through Pakistan's hundi and hawala networks, which harms small exporters and domestic manufacturers. Crypto investments are now diverting billions from the local market, with dollar outflows reported through illegal channels.
- Remittance incentives to banks abolished as IMF steps in
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has abolished the Sohni Dharti Remittance Programme (SDRP) and Telegraphic Transfer Charges Incentive Scheme (TTCIS), effective July 1, 2026, following IMF scrutiny. The incentives, which cost up to Rs120bn annually, were discontinued to address concerns over non-performance-linked financial allocations. Banks will continue offering free remittance transfers to users despite the scheme’s termination.