Pakistan’s banking sector ADR drops to 38 percent as cautious lending continues
Pakistan’s banking sector advance-to-deposit ratio fell to 38 percent in June 2025, reflecting continued cautious lending to private businesses, even as deposits grew and banks remained heavily invested in government debt instruments.
Foreign Investors Pull Over $1.5 Billion from Pakistan’s T-Bills in FY25 Amid Regional Tensions and Lower Yields
Foreign investors pulled over $1.5 billion from Pakistan’s T-bills in FY25 as geopolitical tensions and lower interest rates eroded the appeal of local debt, with June seeing the sharpest withdrawals amid India-Pakistan strains.
KSE-100 Dips After Volatile Session Despite Early Rally on Stable Policy Rate
The KSE-100 Index closed lower after a volatile session on Tuesday, giving up early gains sparked by the SBP’s decision to maintain interest rates. Market momentum was cut short by late-session profit-taking, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid budget season uncertainty.
KSE-100 Surges Nearly 650 Points as Investor Confidence Rebounds Amid Stable Policy Rate
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong rally as the KSE-100 Index surged nearly 650 points. The rally was fueled by renewed buying across key sectors and the SBP’s decision to maintain the policy rate at 11%, aligning with market expectations.