Pakistan Non-Bank Financial Sector Grows 21% To Pkr 7t

As of February 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reported a continued strong growth of 21% in the assets of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) during the first half of the fiscal year, reflecting improved investor confidence and sector stability. Total assets have reached PKR 6.84 trillion, up from PKR 5.635 trillion in June 2025. This growth is attributed to a broad-based expansion across fund management and lending segments, with the fund management sector alone experiencing a 17% growth, where mutual funds account for PKR 4.5 trillion, or 66.3% of total industry assets. The number of mutual fund investor accounts surged to 845,000, marking an 8% increase since June 2025 and doubling since December 2022, indicating a significant rise in retail engagement in capital markets. The SECP noted, "The performance is evidence of sustained financial momentum across multiple investment categories." Additionally, the lending segment of non-bank financial companies posted particularly strong performance, with assets jumping 65% in six months to PKR 824 billion, showcasing the sector's diversity and growth potential (Daily Times).