Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- The State Bank of Pakistan, Tuesday, enhanced the aggregate exposure limit of unrated large private sector borrowers of all banks and development finance institutions from existing Rs 3 billion to Rs 10 billion.

The decision has been taken keeping in view the changes in macroeconomic environment and feedback received from the banking industry, and it will come into effect from September 30, 2026, a circular issued by Banking Policy and Regulations Department of the central bank specified.

The change in the exposure limit for unrated large corporate borrowers shall also be incorporated in the prevailing revised instructions for credit risk (Standardized Approach) under Basel-III framework, issued in September 2025, an...