Loans to new sectors such as leather, electric and electronics goods tick up

Spike 68% on year-on-year basis due to uptrend in international market

Businessman blames political chaos, saying shortage causing losses to industries

Amount to $2.8 billion in March as inflows surge ahead of Eid

Lend support to forex reserves, rupee

Firm raises Rs475m through IPO

SBP chief making efforts to meet conditions for remaining tranches

Amount will support banks to address liquidity crunch in financial market

Weakening of local currency forces firms to hike rates

Central bank moves after local currency hits historical low level of Rs189.51 against US dollar