SBP flags stronger banking resilience, 9.1% balance sheet growth in H1CY26
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in its Mid-Year Performance Review of the Banking Sector for H1CY26, reported that the banking sector's balance sheet expanded by 9.1% to Rs68,997 billion during the period, primarily driven by increased investments
September 15, 2026 (MLN): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in its Mid-Year Performance Review of the Banking Sector for H1CY26, reported that the banking sector's balance sheet expanded by 9.1% to Rs68,997 billion during the period, primarily driven by increased investments in government securities, compared to 11.0% growth in H1CY25. Investments contributed 79.4% of the balance sheet increase, while advances...