Pakistan Banking Spread Narrows as Lending Rates Drop Sharply in February 2026
SBP data reveals a decline in weighted average lending rates to 11.02 percent and a slight rise in deposit returns, leading to a narrowed banking spread of 5.98 percent.
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.