SBP Sets New Minimum Capital Requirements for Banks and DFIs, Compliance Due by 2030
The State Bank of Pakistan has increased minimum capital requirements to Rs20 billion for locally incorporated banks and Rs10 billion for DFIs, with existing institutions required to comply by December 2030.
BankIslami Posts Rs3.1 Billion Nine-Month Profit as Deposits Reach Rs630.7 Billion
BankIslami reported Rs3.1 billion in profit after tax for the nine months ended September 2026, with deposits reaching Rs630.7 billion and its CASA ratio rising to 74.7%.
UBL Expands Branches and Islamic Banking as H1 Profit Reaches Rs85 Billion
United Bank Limited expands its branch, digital and Islamic banking operations as H1 2026 profit after tax rises to Rs85 billion.
Bank Deposits Rise to Rs39.24 Trillion as Investments Cross Rs41 Trillion in August
Pakistan’s banking sector deposits increased 13.9% year over year to Rs39.24 trillion in August 2026, while advances and investments also recorded annual growth.
Pakistan Banks Shift Funding Strategy Amid Changing Interest Rate Outlook
Pakistan banks are adjusting balance sheets as bond yields rise, inflation pressures increase and interest rate conditions become more uncertain.
Pakistan Banks Extend Working Hours Until 10pm for Tax Payments on September 30
Commercial banks in Pakistan will keep branches open until 10pm on September 30 to facilitate government tax and duty payments ahead of the tax return deadline.
Pakistan Banking Deposits Rise 19.1% to Rs40.83 Trillion in July 2026
Pakistan’s banking deposits rose 19.1% year-on-year to Rs40.83 trillion in July 2026, while advances reached Rs14.46 trillion and investments stood at Rs39.05 trillion.
Pakistan Banks’ Deposits Rise 14% to Rs39 Trillion in July 2026
Scheduled banks’ deposits increased 13.93% year on year to Rs39.05 trillion in July 2026, while advances rose 8.98% and investments grew 12.82%.
SBP Urges Banks To Boost Retail Deposits And Private Sector Lending
SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed urges Pakistani banks to strengthen retail deposit mobilisation, reduce cash reliance and expand private sector lending to support sustainable growth.
Standard Chartered Pakistan Profit Falls 29% to Rs11.78 Billion in 1HCY26
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan reports a 29% decline in first-half 2026 profit to Rs11.78 billion, while net mark-up income falls 19% year-on-year.