Bank profits rise despite weak private credit demand
KARACHI: Banks continued to post strong profits in the third quarter of calendar year 2025, remaining the only sector with steady, low-risk earnings driven largely by government borrowing.
According to a report by Topline Securities issued on Friday, listed banks recorded a combined profit of Rs170bn in 3Q2025, reflecting an increase of 8pc year-on-year (YoY) and 2pc quarter-on-quarter (QoQ).
The banking sector’s assets have been expanding faster than any other industry in the country, yet lending to the private sector has dropped to........





















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