Pakistan Banking Sector Remains Resilient in First Half of 2026: SBP
Most outlets led with the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) report that the banking sector remained resilient and financially sound during the first half of 2026, highlighting its performance amid rising geopolitical risks. Pakistan Observer added the context of increased volatility, while Business Recorder focused on the expansion of the sector’s balance sheet by 9.1%. Both used nearly identical phrasing from the SBP statement.
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Pakistan banking sector remains resilient in H1CY26: SBP
The performance and resilience of Pakistan’s banking sector remained intact during the first half of calendar year 2026 (H1CY26), with the sector’s balance sheet expanding by 9.1%, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday. According to the SBP’s Mid-Year Performance Review of the Banking Sector, the balance sheet expansion was primarily driven by increased investments in government secur...
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Pakistan Banks Remain Resilient Despite Rising Geopolitical Risks: SBP
Pakistan’s banking sector remained resilient and financially sound during the first half of calendar year 2026 (H1CY26), despite increased volatility…
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