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.
Abdul Wahid Sethi Appointed Acting President and CEO of NBP
Abdul Wahid Sethi has been appointed Acting President and CEO of National Bank of Pakistan for three months or until a permanent chief executive is appointed.
SBP Designates UBL, HBL and NBP as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2026
SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026, requiring additional CET-1 capital buffers of 2.5%, 1.5% and 1% respectively from March 2027.
ABHI Bank Reports Rs1.50 Billion Profit After Tax In First Half Of 2026
ABHI Bank reports Rs1.502 billion profit after tax in H1 2026, surpassing its full-year 2025 profit as assets, deposits, advances and revenue grow.