Policy, Positioning & Pakistan’s Economy Under Geopolitical Shade
Pakistan’s economic stability is increasingly shaped by global geopolitical shifts, external financing, and energy dependencies, limiting the effectiveness of domestic policy tools.
Finance Minister and Pakistan Banks Association Align Strategies to Ensure Financial Stability and Service Continuity
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Pakistan Banks Association establish a high level coordination framework to safeguard the banking sector against global market shifts.
Pakistan Foreign Exchange Reserves Climb to 21.6 Billion Dollars as State Bank Holdings Strengthen
Pakistan total liquid foreign reserves reached 21.6 billion dollars for the week ended March 6 2026 reflecting a steady increase in both central bank and commercial holdings.
State Bank of Pakistan Reports Surge in Foreign Exchange Reserves to 21.5 Billion Dollars
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves hit 21.598 billion dollars as the State Bank and commercial banks report significant weekly gains driven by remittance inflows.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Coordinates with PBA to Secure Financial Stability Amid Global Shifts
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistan Banks’ Association Chairman Zafar Masud establish a high-level coordination mechanism to protect the national economy.
Bank of Khyber Delivers 177% Return, Ranks Among Top Asia-Pacific Banks in 2025
Bank of Khyber records a 177.4% total shareholder return in 2025, earning a place among Asia-Pacific’s top-performing banks, as Pakistani banks dominate regional rankings.
Allied Bank Highlights Digital Innovation and Financial Resilience in USA Today Interview
Allied Bank Limited CEO Aizid Razzaq Gill highlights the bank’s digital transformation, risk management strength and Pakistan’s investment potential in a special USA Today Pakistan report.
Banks Pull Back Liquidity as NBFI Growth Reverses in FY25
Pakistan’s non-bank financial institutions face a sharp liquidity reversal as banks retire Rs340bn during July–November FY25, reversing the ADR-driven surge seen in 2024.
Sindh Bank Strengthens Position with ‘AA’ Long-Term Rating Upgrade
Sindh Bank’s long-term entity rating has been upgraded to ‘AA’ by VIS, reflecting improved fundamentals, strong governance, and enhanced profitability amid a challenging banking sector.
Pakistan’s Bank Deposits Surge 12.3% to Rs. 35.2 Trillion, Driven by Strong Liquidity and Government Investments
Pakistan’s total bank deposits surged 12.3 percent year-on-year to Rs. 35.2 trillion in September 2025, driven by strong liquidity and increased investment in government securities, reflecting continued stability and cautious lending across the banking sector.