Pakistan Banking Sector Analysis February 2026 Deposit Growth and Investment Trends
Pakistans banking sector reports a 20.1 percent annual surge in deposits reaching 36.58 trillion rupees alongside a significant rise in investment to deposit ratios.
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 Remittance Inflows Surpass 26 Billion Dollars Amid UAE and Saudi Surge
Pakistan records a 10.5 percent growth in workers remittances reaching 26.5 billion dollars during the first eight months of the 2026 fiscal year.
PSX Wraps Up Lower Amid Mixed Sectoral Trends and Investor Caution
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed slightly lower on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 Index losing 254 points. The market experienced mixed performance across sectors, driven by heavy volumes in select stocks and cautious investor sentiment.