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Declining lending rates drive surge in auto loans

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28.08.2025

KARACHI: Outstan­ding auto loans rose to Rs285.6 billion in July, up from Rs276.6bn in June, marking the eighth consecutive month of growth, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). While the trend is positive, the current level remains well below the all-time high of Rs368bn recorded in June 2022.

Industry experts attribute the uptick in auto financing to improved consumer sentiment and a more favourable interest rate environment. The current lending rate stands at 11pc, significantly down from 22pc in June 2024. This has helped offset the recent increase in car prices, triggered by the imposition of........

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