Pakistan Banking Spreads Narrow as Lending Rates Drop to 11 Percent in February 2026
State Bank of Pakistan data shows a sharp decline in weighted average lending rates to 11.02% as banking spreads contract to 5.98% amid shifting monetary conditions.
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.