Pakistan’s banking sector has agreed to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption through affordable consumer financing. The decision came during a high-level meeting organized by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. Officials from the State Bank, commercial banks, EV manufacturers, and government bodies participated. They pledged to develop solutions that make EVs more accessible […]
Pakistan’s banking sector
Big deposits, small loans: Banks stick to low-risk investments
Pakistan’s banking sector remained cautious in June 2025, as the Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) dropped to 38.1%. This is a decline from 39.8% in May and 40% in June 2024. The data, released by Arif Habib Limited, shows that banks are still avoiding risk by limiting loans to the private sector. Despite some signs of increased […]