

Pakistan’s Banking Sector Records Decline in Deposit and Lending Rates Amid Monetary Easing
Pakistan’s banking sector witnessed a decline in both deposit and lending rates during August 2025 as monetary easing continued, widening spreads and reshaping returns for depositors and borrowers.

SBP and ADB Roll Out Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code to Bridge Gender Finance Gap in Pakistan
The State Bank of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank have launched the WE Finance Code to boost women’s access to finance, with 20 banks committing to drive gender-inclusive growth.