Moody’s Revises Pakistan Banking Sector Outlook to Stable Amid Gradual Economic Recovery
Moody’s has changed Pakistan’s banking system outlook from positive to stable, citing a slow and uneven recovery, high government securities exposure, and resilient capital buffers, while forecasting steady credit growth and improved macroeconomic conditions in 2026.
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.