Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights record assets, stronger deposits and profitability, while private-sector lending remains subdued
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Consumer financing surges 16% in FY26 on strong demand for housing and auto loans
Housing finance rebounds sharply while auto loans and credit card lending record strong double-digit growth
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SBP policy rate in focus as geopolitical tensions intensify ahead of July 27 decision
Markets expect the central bank to hold rates at 11.5% as stronger domestic fundamentals offset external risks from rising oil prices
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Pakistan among economies with highest interest rates
Economic Survey 2025-26 shows SBP’s policy rate remains above most regional and advanced economies despite significant monetary easing
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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $33 million to $17.26 billion
SBP-held reserves increase during the week ended July 17, 2026, pushing total liquid foreign reserves to $22.67 billion
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SBP appoints Primary Dealers and Special Purpose Primary Dealers for FY2026-27
United Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan and Bank Alfalah ranked among top-performing Primary Dealers during FY2025-26
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Pakistan bank deposits hit record Rs39.81 trillion in June 2026: SBP
Deposits climb 15% year-on-year to an all-time high despite lower interest rates and shifting investment conditions
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Private sector borrowing jumps 35% to Rs1.46 trillion in FY26
Lower interest rates drive stronger business credit demand as Islamic banking branches record the highest lending growth
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Foreign investors repatriate $2.31 billion in profit from Pakistan during FY2025-26
Banking and power sectors account for nearly 45% of total profit and dividend outflows, according to State Bank of Pakistan data.
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SBP directs banks to integrate with PSW price verification portal by July 31
Banks required to connect their systems with the PSW portal to strengthen trade-based money laundering controls and enhance trade transaction monitoring.
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