Pakistan Banking Spread Narrows as Lending Rates Drop Sharply in February 2026
SBP data reveals a decline in weighted average lending rates to 11.02 percent and a slight rise in deposit returns, leading to a narrowed banking spread of 5.98 percent.
Finance Minister and Pakistan Banks Association Align Strategies to Ensure Financial Stability and Service Continuity
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Pakistan Banks Association establish a high level coordination framework to safeguard the banking sector against global market shifts.
ASA Microfinance Bank Promotes Ghulam Murtaza Rajri to Regional Business Head
ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Limited has promoted Ghulam Murtaza Rajri to Regional Business Head, recognizing his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the microfinance sector.
SBP Reduces CRR to 5% to Support Credit Expansion in Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan lowers average Cash Reserve Requirement to 5% effective January 30, 2026, aiming to improve liquidity and encourage private sector credit growth.
NIBAF Pakistan Trains Branch Managers on Deposit Mobilization Strategies
NIBAF Pakistan is conducting a two-day training program on deposit mobilization for branch managers of U Microfinance Bank, focusing on strategic growth, customer engagement, and performance optimization.
Soneri Bank Secures 11 Awards at GDEIB Awards 2026 for DEI Excellence
Soneri Bank has won 11 categories at the GDEIB Awards 2026, reflecting its strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and best practices across key business areas.
NIBAF Pakistan Trains Banking Professionals on SBP Refinance Schemes
NIBAF Pakistan conducted a two-day capacity-building session on December 11–12, 2025, focusing on SBP refinance schemes to enhance participants’ understanding of regulatory frameworks, operational mechanisms, and effective implementation.
How Pakistan’s Inefficient Loan Recovery Laws Are Limiting Private Sector Credit
Pakistan’s banks face high non-performing loans and limited private-sector lending due to weak loan recovery laws and slow judicial processes, leaving SMEs, farmers, and consumers underserved.
Allied Bank Appoints Shahid Saleem as Divisional Head for Risk Review Department
Shahid Saleem joins Allied Bank Limited as Divisional Head of Risk Review, bringing extensive expertise in banking operations, compliance, and risk management to strengthen the bank’s governance and internal controls.
Banks Pull Back Liquidity as NBFI Growth Reverses in FY25
Pakistan’s non-bank financial institutions face a sharp liquidity reversal as banks retire Rs340bn during July–November FY25, reversing the ADR-driven surge seen in 2024.