KTrade Upgrades Banking Sector Outlook as Habib Bank Limited Tops Investment Picks
KTrade has raised its outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector, forecasting 20% earnings growth by end-CY25. The brokerage highlighted robust deposit mobilization, strong capital gains, and improved sector valuations, naming Habib Bank Limited as its top pick.
SBP Secures Over Rs206 Billion via Floating-Rate PIBs to Steer Liquidity and Borrowing Costs
The State Bank of Pakistan has mobilized over Rs206 billion through its latest auction of 10-year floating-rate Pakistan Investment Bonds, reflecting robust investor interest and continued efforts to regulate domestic liquidity and manage borrowing costs.