Please refer to the BSD Circular No. 09 dated December 03, 2007 regarding temporary reduction of Special Cash Reserve Requirement (SCRR) against FE-25 deposits.

2. It has been decided to raise SCRR against FE-25 deposits to its original rate with effect from June 30, 2008. Accordingly, the banks / DFIs are required to maintain Cash Reserves in US$ equivalent of their total FE-25 deposits on daily basis with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in the following manner:-

a) 5% Cash Reserve Account (US$)
b) 15% Special Cash Reserve Account (US$)

3. All other instructions on the subject shall, however, remain the same.

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