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.
Pakistan Banks Likely To Continue Relying On Government Borrowing For Profits
Pakistan’s banking sector is expected to remain heavily invested in government securities during FY2027 as private sector lending opportunities remain limited despite calls to expand SME financing.
Pakistan Banks Continue Focusing On Government Borrowing As Private Sector Lending Slows
A new report says Pakistan’s banks remain heavily invested in government securities despite calls to expand lending to SMEs and the private sector, with private credit expected to remain under pressure.
MCB Bank Balance Sheet Strategy Prioritizes Government Securities Amid Cautious Private Sector Lending
MCB Bank maintains a conservative balance sheet posture in 2026, leveraging low-cost deposits and sovereign investments while private sector credit growth remains tentative.
Pakistan Automobile Financing Surges to Rs336 Billion as Consumer Credit Hits Rs1 Trillion Milestone
Central bank data for February 2026 reveals a 35% year-on-year jump in car financing and a significant rise in private sector credit across Pakistan.
SBP Reduces Cash Reserve Requirement to 5% to Support Private Sector Credit
State Bank of Pakistan cuts banks’ cash reserve requirement by 100bps to 5%, releasing liquidity to boost private sector lending from January 30, 2026.
Pakistani Banks Gain Momentum as Fitch Sees Brighter Economic Outlook
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s credit profile, signaling better economic prospects for the country’s banking sector. With inflation easing, interest rates reduced, and stronger capital buffers, Pakistani banks are expected to expand private-sector lending and strengthen profitability in the coming years.
Private Sector Credit Surges 12% in FY25, Signaling Economic Rebound
Private sector borrowing rose by 12% in FY25, marking a healthy recovery in bank credit and signaling growing business confidence amid falling interest rates and improving economic sentiment. Analysts predict the trend will continue into FY26.