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
SBP injects Rs 316.4 billion into market through OMO
SBP raises Rs 238.4 billion through reverse repo and Rs 78 billion through Shariah-compliant Mudarabah OMOs to maintain liquidity
SBP to remain closed on September 6 for Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Holiday follows federal and Sindh government announcements; 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal to be observed
SBP directs banks to equip 25% branches with Cash Deposit Machines
Move is part of the central bank’s broader plan to promote self-service banking and accelerate digitization
SBP injects Rs 554 billion through reverse repo and Mudarabah OMO
Central bank conducts 4-day operations to maintain liquidity, accepting Rs 544 billion in reverse repo and Rs 10 billion via Shariah-compliant Mudarabah
Record breaking profitability streak continues for Pakistani banks
Soaring revenue and deposit growth, coupled with robust asset quality, help boost earnings past previous highs
SBP injects Rs12.34 trillion into market through OMOs
Central liquidated Rs12.01 trillion via reverse repo, Rs328.5 billion through Shariah-compliant OMO
SBP designates three banks as systemically important for 2025
National, United, and Habib banks assigned D-SIB status with additional CET-1 requirements
Standard Chartered Pakistan reports H1 profit before tax of Rs32.9bn
Advances rise 23% while deposit mix shifts toward current accounts
World’s central bankers fear being caught in Fed’s storm
Fed capitulation would set dangerous precedent; ECB, BOJ have faced questions about independence
SBP injects Rs1.44 trillion into market through OMOs
Central bank accepts Rs1.08 trillion via Reverse Repo Purchase and Rs0.36 trillion through Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations
HBL appoints Irfan Ahmed Meer as new CFO
Mr. Meer replaces Rayomond H. Kotwal following his retirement
Askari Bank to redeem PKR 6 billion TFCs through Call Option on September 17, 2025
Issuer announces full redemption of Term Finance Certificates as per Trust Deed terms
Habib Bank crosses Rs5 trillion in deposits
Pakistan’s largest bank continues to grow its lead, even as it faces stiff competition from rising star Meezan Bank