Pakistan’s Banking Sector Sees Massive Growth Over Five Decades, Monetary Assets Reach Rs69 Trillion
A Gallup Pakistan report highlights the dramatic expansion of Pakistan’s banking sector from Rs25 billion in the 1970s to over Rs69 trillion by 2021, emphasizing financial deepening, deposit growth, and ongoing challenges in financial inclusion.
Pakistan Banking Sector ADR Improves to 39.8% in December 2025 on Strong Deposit Growth
Pakistan’s banking sector saw its advance-to-deposit ratio rebound to 39.8% in December 2025 as deposits grew 23.6% year-on-year, while banks continued to favour investments over lending.