Pakistan’s Scheduled Banks Record Slight Deposit Dip in October as Long-Term Structural Shift Deepens
Pakistan’s scheduled banks saw a marginal decline in deposits to Rs35 trillion in October, reflecting short-term pressures amid a long-term structural shift toward government securities and away from private lending.
Pakistan’s banking sector ADR drops to 38 percent as cautious lending continues
Pakistan’s banking sector advance-to-deposit ratio fell to 38 percent in June 2025, reflecting continued cautious lending to private businesses, even as deposits grew and banks remained heavily invested in government debt instruments.