Pakistan’s banking assets rise to 52.4% of GDP in FY25, says SBP report

Governor’s Annual Report highlights sector stability, improved solvency under IFRS-9 standards

SBP issues new framework to strengthen consumer protection and fair business practices

Framework sets obligations for banks, DFIs, EMIs, and payment service providers across six key pillars

Federal cabinet approves sale of First Women Bank to UAE entity for $14.6 million

Buyer allowed five years to meet Rs10bn capital requirement under G2G deal

Cabinet Committee approves bid for privatisation of First Women Bank

Government-to-government sale to UAE’s IHC entity set to boost FDI and investor confidence

Pakistan to privatise 82% stake in First Women Bank, UAE firm to take majority ownership

Deal, to be closed by October 22, 2025, is designed to inject fresh capital into FWBL, enhance its operational efficiency, and strengthen investor confidence 

Pakistani banks lead Asia-Pacific in Q3 stock returns

Bank of Punjab tops regional ranking with total return of 112%, followed by Bank of Khyber at 108.2%

SBP injects Rs9.995 trillion via Reverse Repo, Shariah-compliant OMOs to maintain liquidity

Rs 9.608 trillion injected through Reverse Repo and Rs 0.388 trillion via Shariah-compliant Mudarabah OMOs

SBP designated as resolution authority for banks, MFBs, and DFIs under new amendments

Banks instructed to provide core information for resolution planning, with an April 2026 deadline for first data submission

SBP clarifies 2-hour cooling period only for branchless banking transactions

Cooling period applies only to cash-outs, online purchases, and mobile top-ups from branchless banking wallets

SBP introduces revised Basel III guidelines for credit risk under Phase II reforms

Revised guidelines to run in parallel from Sept 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026, giving banks time to adjust and provide feedback

Bank of Punjab has been stable for a while. It took interim dividends for the market to notice

The bank is a long way from the major hole in its balance sheet that came from the 2008 financial crisis; it now believes it can predictably generate shareholder returns

SBP injects Rs11.39 trillion through Reverse Repo, Shariah Compliant OMOs

Central bank conducts 7- and 14-day Open Market Operations to maintain liquidity, accepts full bids at 11.01%-11.11% rates

Declining rates cause revenue and profit slump at Standard Chartered Pakistan

Lower rates bite as deposits fail to keep pace at the oldest bank continually operating in the country

Private sector lending falls 16.4% in H1 2025, ADR hits 11-year low

Contraction in private sector lending raises concerns over credit availability and long-term economic growth

Banking sector maintains steady performance, adequate buffers in H1CY25, says SBP

Mid-Year Performance Review highlights 11% asset growth, 17.7% deposit increase, and strong capital adequacy