Banking and Financial Services in Pakistan
Banking, payments, capital markets and insurance: the regulators, the latest official publications, and financial sector indicators.
Key indicators
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Latest year available for each indicator, shown with its figure. The change is measured against the earlier year stated beside it, which is not always the year before. Data refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Authorities and their roles
| Authority | Role |
|---|---|
| State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) | Central bank; regulates banks, microfinance banks, payment systems and foreign exchange. |
| Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) | Regulates companies, securities markets, non-bank finance companies and insurance. |
| Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) | Operates the securities exchange and its listing and trading rules. |
| Banking Mohtasib Pakistan | Resolves complaints by customers against banks. |
| Finance Division | Financial sector policy and public debt management. |
Recent official publications
Recent publications are listed in the Pakistan Regulatory Monitor.
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