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new banknote designs sent to cabinet for approval

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AI insight
AI-generatedThe announcement of new banknote designs and economic updates (remittances, SME financing) by the State Bank of Pakistan governor is primarily a domestic policy and economic indicator event. The commercial mechanism is weak: new banknotes may affect currency printing and security feature suppliers, but no specific company or margin impact is detailed. The remittance and SME financing figures suggest improving economic activity, but no direct commodity or product price channel is identified. The impact is Pakistan-specific.
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- New banknote designs sent to cabinet for approval.
- Remittances projected at $41 billion in current fiscal year, up from $38 billion.
- SME financing increased from Rs491 billion (June 2024) to Rs882 billion (Dec 2025), target Rs1.5 trillion by June 2028.
Pakistan banking sector faces flat impact from remittance and SME loan growth over 2-4 weeks; growth projections are aspirational.
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