SBP launches Pasban Remittance Rewards

Effective July 1, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan ended two incentive arrangements: the Sohni Dharti Remittance Program (SDRP) and the Telegraphic Transfer Charges scheme. According to Governor Jameel Ahmad, the discontinuation was carried out under IMF scrutiny, as Mettis Global reported. The report describes the withdrawal as formal.

Owners of older Sohni Dharti points have until June 30, 2027 to redeem them. Fresh points are no longer generated under the earlier government initiative, leaving only existing balances in circulation.

For readers tracking remittance policy, the key dates are July 1, 2026 for the end of new issuance and June 30, 2027 for the final redemption deadline. Both dates are taken directly from the governor's account as reported by Mettis Global.