Pakistan Banks Dependent on Government Borrowing for Profits

Banks likely to stay dependent on govt borrowing for profits

• Limited private sector lending options may persist • Federal govt borrowing from banks rises to Rs5.9tr in FY26 • Private sector receives around Rs1.4tr KARACHI: The country’s banking sector is likely to remain dependent on government borrowing for profits in the current fiscal year as limited private-sector lending opportunities continue to make banks one of the most lucrative sectors for the equity market and investors, financial industry sources said. “The options are limited for lending...

By [email protected] (Shahid Iqbal)