Pakistan's financial inclusion index rises to 59.5 in CY25

Mettis Global reported that the Pakistan Financial Inclusion Index, or P-FII, moved up to 59.5 in 2025, compared with 58.1 a year earlier. The State Bank of Pakistan published the figures, and the increase was led mainly by a steep gain in the Usage sub-index. Gains were also recorded in the Access and Quality measures. Calendar year 2025 is the basis for the comparison with 2024.

The report links the progress to the practical rollout of digital measures under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy for 2024 to 2028. Merchant onboarding on Raast and the broader payments ecosystem, the entry of digital banks, and account-opening campaigns were highlighted as key contributors. Consumer orientation and financial literacy efforts added further support to these gains.