Pakistan’s Private Sector Borrowing Drops 79% in 1HFY26 Despite Lower Interest Rates
Private sector borrowing from commercial banks declined by 79% during July–December FY26, SBP data shows, highlighting weak credit demand despite aggressive monetary easing.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Drops to 8-Month Low in May Amid Geopolitical Disruptions and Supply Chain Pressures
Pakistan’s manufacturing sector saw a slowdown in May as HBL’s Manufacturing PMI dropped to 51.1, its lowest in eight months, due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, despite growing optimism for future output.