Private Sector Credit Growth Accelerates As Pakistan’s Economic Outlook Improves
Private sector credit demand is rising in Pakistan as businesses secure bank financing to expand operations, increase exports and strengthen domestic supply.
Pakistan Private Sector Credit Surges 14.8 Percent To Rs11.38 Trillion In FY26
Pakistan’s private sector credit increased by Rs1.46 trillion in FY26, reaching Rs11.38 trillion, driven by strong borrowing from manufacturing, trade, and agriculture sectors.
Pakistan Banks Continue Focusing On Government Borrowing As Private Sector Lending Slows
A new report says Pakistan’s banks remain heavily invested in government securities despite calls to expand lending to SMEs and the private sector, with private credit expected to remain under pressure.
Pakistan SBP Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 10.5% Amid Stable Growth Outlook
The State Bank of Pakistan keeps its policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its first 2026 MPC meeting, citing steady inflation, improving economic growth, and resilient external accounts.