Pakistan Banking

Friday, August 15, 2025

Pakistan’s Banking Sector Adjusts as Bank Lending Ratio Falls

Pakistan’s banking sector has seen a significant shift, with the bank lending ratio (advance-to-deposit ratio, or ADR) dropping to 38.1% in June 2025, down from 50% in December 2024, following the government’s

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Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Banks Shift Focus from Lending to Government Securities in June 2025

Pakistan’s banking sector recorded a continued decline in its gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR), which fell to 38.1% as of June 2025, according to data from Arif Habib Limited. This marks a drop of 172 basis points (bps) month-on-month from May

Friday, August 15, 2025