Loan demand rebounds sharply in Q4FY26
Overall demand for loans has increased considerably on a quarter-on-quarter basis, with the current index climbing to 79 in Q4-FY26 from 72 in the previous quarter, moving back into the Increase Considerably zone, according to the latest Bank Lending
August 14, 2026 (MLN): Overall demand for loans has increased considerably on a quarter-on-quarter basis, with the current index climbing to 79 in Q4-FY26 from 72 in the previous quarter, moving back into the Increase Considerably zone, according to the latest Bank Lending Survey (BLS). The survey, conducted by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) during July 1–31, 2026, covered 38 respondent banks, against 44 responden...