history of banking in pakistan

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Banking

Human left the need of bank when they used the money as a medium of exchange.

Definition of bank:

A financial institution which deals with money and credit, it accepts deposits from

individuals, firms and companies, give them low interest rate on it while it charges high

interest rate that needs the credit.

History of banking in Pakistan

Before independence:

Most of the banking business was in the hands of Hindus of British people and

only two banks were in the hands of Muslims and one bank was already in Pakistan.

There were 19 non-Indian foreign banks in Pakistan before independence whose policies

and operations were controlled by their head offices abroad. These banks were engaged in

export of crops from Pakistan.

Established just few months before independence

Habib bank was established in early 1947 in Bombay(India), shifted in Pakistan

after independence Muslim commercial bank was established in July 1947, in Calcutta (India),

shifted in Pakistan after independence.

Australian Bank renamed Allied bank in 1942 lahore (Pakistan)

After independence:

3) Various phases of banking sector in Pakistan

Phase-1 1947 to 1974 Establishment of commercial banking system

Phase-2 1974-79 Nationalization of banks

Phase-3 1979-91 Islamisation process

Phase-4 1991-2000 Deregulation process

3.1 Phase-1 1947 to 1974 Establishment of commercial banking system:

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This was the first phase of developments of Pakistans commercial

banking system. In subcontinent, Reserve bank of India was central bank. The bank of

India closed down most of its offices in Pakistan, which had been working as the agent of

Reserve Bank of India was not willing to purchase even token amounts of the government

of Pakistan. Securities and Indian reserve banks issued notes were not marketable

declared by India government. The Reserve Bank of India was hardly of any help. It

refused to help the govt. of Pakistan so salaries and other obligations did not fulfill.

After independence of Pakistan 1947,On December 1948 British government decide to

divide the reserves of India central bank30 percent reservesfor Pakistan and 70 percent

reserves for India. After taking this reserve

In May 1948 Muhammad Ali Jinnahimmediately establish state bank of

Pakistan.

After one year in November 1949, national bank of Pakistan was established in

Dacca (East Pakistan). The main purpose was to act as an agent of state bank of

Pakistan.

Numbers of more banks were established according to the need of a country with passage

of time.

3.2 Phase-2 1974-79 Nationalization of banks

In Bhutto government nationalized the banking system. Thus through

the Nationalization Bank Act 1974, SBP and all commercial banks in Pakistan and

carrying on business in or outside the country were brought under the government

ownership with effect from January 1974. The ownership and management of all Pakistan

banks stood transferred and rested in the federal government. The chairman, director and

chief executive of various banks were removed from their offices other than those

appointed by the federal government and the state bank.

At the time of Nationalization, there were following 14 Pakistani commercial banks with

3323 offices allover Pakistan and 74 offices in foreign countries:

1. National banks of Pakistan 2. Habib bank limited

3. Habib bank (overseas) limited 4. United bank limited

5. Muslim commercial bank limited 6.Commerce bank limited

7. Standard bank limited 8.Australia bank limited

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9. Bank of Bahawalpur limited 10. Premium bank limited

11. Pak Bank limited 12. Sarhad bank limited

13. Lahore commercial limited 14.Punjab provincial co-operative bank limited

A Pakistani banking counselwas established for nationalized

commercial banks to co-ordinate their activities. The Pakistan banking council prepared a

scheme for the recognition of banks. This scheme was notified in 1974, according to it

small banks combined with big banks so these five banks or units were established:

1. National bank limited

2. Habib bank limited

3. United bank limited

4. Muslim commercial bank limited

5. Allied bank of Pakistan limited

In 30th June, 1974. The bank Bahawalpur was merged with the National Bank of

Pakistan. The premier Bank Limited merged with Muslim Commercial Bank

limited and Sarhad Bank Limited , Pak bank limited merged with Australia bank

limited (Allied Bank of Pakistan limited)

In 31st Dec.1974, the commerce bank limited merged with the United Bank

limited.

In 30th June, 1975 when the standard bank limited was merged with Habib Banklimited.

b)Causes of nationalization:

Distribute equal amount of wealth b/w peoples of country

To remove unhealthy competition among banks it was thought they created

financial and economic problems

c) Result of nationalization:

Although there are doubts about the positive results of the nationalization but

we can say that

The banking facilities expanded in the rural areas.

Bank deposits rose very substantially during a period

Emphasized lending policies, national building projects, discouraged non-

productive and unhealthy activities like hoarding.

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increase in the number of foreign branches of Pakistani banks

3.3 Phase-3 1979-91 Islamisation process:

Interest was an important target in this phase. The Islamic bankwas madeand it receives deposit without guaranteeing any return. The Islamic bank cannot finance

the project of an investor; the bank will have to be a partner in the project.

3.4 Phase-4 1991-2000 Privatization and Deregulation process:

In 1991, the government of Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif was

not fully satisfied with the performance of nationalized. He took step towards

privatization of banks, industries. So Pakistani banking sector is categories as State Bank

of Pakistan, Nationalized Scheduled Banks, Private Scheduled Banks, Foreign Banks,

investment banks, specialized banks.

a) The government owned banks till 2009:

1. First Women Bank Limited 2.Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan

3. Khushhali Bank Limited 4.National Bank of Pakistan

5. SME Bank Limited 6.The Bank of Khyber

7. The Bank of Punjab 8. Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited

9. The Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited

b) The banks which are privatized by the government:

1. Allied Bank Limited (privatized in1993) 2. Habib Bank Limited (2003)

3. MCB Bank Limited (1991) 4.United Bank Limited (2002)

c) Banks which are already private:

1. Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited (established in 1991) 2. Askari Bank Limited(1992)

3. Bank Alfalah Limited (1997) 4. Bank AL Habib Limited (1991)

5. BankIslami Pakistan Limited (2005) 6. Dawood Islamic Bank Limited (2007)

7. Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited 8. Faysal Bank Limited (1995)9. Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited(1992) 10. JS Bank Limited (2006)

11. KASB Bank Limited (1994) 12. Meezan Bank Limited (1997)

13. Mybank Limited (2005) 14. NIB Bank Limited (2003)

15. Samba Bank Limited (Formerly Crescent Commercial Bank Limited)

16. Silkbank Limited (Formerly Saudi Pak Commercial Bank Limited)

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17. Soneri Bank Limited (1992) 18. Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited

(2006)

19. Summit Bank Limited (Formerly Arif Habib Bank Limited)

d) Foreign banks in Pakistan:

1. ABN Amro Bank 2. N.V Albaraka Islamic Bank BSC (EC)

3. American Expresss Bank Limited 4. Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Limited

5. Citibank N.A 6. Deutsche Bank A.G.

7. Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp Limited 8. Oman International Bank S.O.A.G

9. Rupali Bank Limited 10. Standard Chartered Bank Limited

11. Habib Bank A.G. Zurich. etc

e) Investment Banks:

1. Crescent Investment Bank Limited 2. First International Investment Bank Limited

3. Atlas Investment Bank Limited 4. Security Investment Bank Limited

5. Fidelity Investment Bank Limited 6. Prudential Investment Bank Limited

7. Islamic Investment Bank Limited 8.Asset Investment Bank Limited

9. Al-Towfeek Investment Bank Limited 10.Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Limited

11.Franklin Investment Bank Limited 12.Orix Investment Bank (Pak) Limited.etc

f) Causes of privatization:

The falling standard of banking services delay in home remittances, bad debts of

the banks etc.

Discourage entrepreneurial activities within the country , did not provide small

loans to small savers so living standard of people were decline.etc

g) Result of privatization:

The number of bank branches were 3397 on Dec31, 1973, reached on 7661 by end

June.

Small loans for buy house, cars, land are provided to nation

Every one can start business easily after showing their business plans, banks

provide loan to them and every financial help to businessman/ woman. Quality

products are marketed at reasonable price so living standards are improving.

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More competition b/w banks they are trying to provide more bank services thats

why nation become much satisfied.etc

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