SBP holds rate on inflation, ME risks Published 15 Sep, 2026 06:38am KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to keep the...
Private sector credit reaches Rs11.38trn in FY26 Updated 03 Aug, 2026 09:10am ISLAMABAD: Private sector credit expanded by Rs 1.46 trillion (14.8 percent) during fiscal year 2025-26, reaching Rs...
Export and industry sectors: PTC urges SBP to ensure timely credit flow Updated 03 Apr, 2026 08:53am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to ensure adequate and...
Pakistan’s private sector credit surges by Rs589bn so far this year Updated 02 Feb, 2026 12:01pm Expected to increase further following recent regulatory measures and incentive schemes
Average Cash Reserve Requirement for banks reduced to 5% Updated 27 Jan, 2026 07:51am KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced to reduce the average Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR)...
EDITORIAL: Private sector credit Updated 01 Jan, 2026 07:08am EDITORIAL: Recent commentary from the Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) highlights what it describes as strong...
Private sector credit swells as Advance-to-Deposit Ratio climbs to roughly 38% Updated 30 Dec, 2025 07:48am This highlights banks’ growing willingness to deploy liquidity as economic conditions improve
There’s record surge in private sector credit during FY26: PBA Updated 25 Dec, 2025 07:57am KARACHI: Banking sector is playing a pivotal role in driving economic revival, with private sector lending reaching...
Credit to private sector in Pakistan rises 15% YoY in August 2025 Updated 17 Sep, 2025 09:17am KARACHI: Credit to the private sector posted robust year-on-year growth of over 15 percent in August 2025, driven by...
Financial inclusion: Banks urged to leverage technology Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:21am KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday urged banks to leverage technology to enhance...
Go beyond the Fund advice Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:17am Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met under the chairmanship of Jameel Ahmed, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Credit to private sector: incorrect calculation? Updated 31 Aug, 2024 10:21pm ISLAMABAD: Credit to private sector (flows) stood at Rs -326.9 billion, 1-July to 26-July 2024-25 against Rs -171.1...
Restore macroeconomic stability to revive private sector credit Updated 29 Jul, 2024 07:15am Since the 2008 economic crisis, the private sector’s contribution to economic growth has been marginal, replaced ...