Bank of Khyber (PSX: BOK) announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with profit after tax jumping 117.09% to Rs3.37 billion, compared to Rs1.55 billion in the same period last year. Earnings per share rose to Rs2.91 from Rs1.34, reflecting a 117.16% increase.
The bank’s total income rose 43.04% year-on-year to Rs12.27 billion, supported by a 28.16% growth in net mark-up income, reaching Rs9.85 billion. Non-mark-up income also surged 171.10% to Rs2.42 billion, boosted by Rs1.50 billion in gains from the securities portfolio.
Operating expenses increased 14.10% to Rs5.69 billion, remaining well below the revenue growth rate. The bank further benefited from a credit loss reversal of Rs618.5 million, against a provision of Rs108.1 million in H1 2024, indicating improved asset quality and stronger risk management.
BOK’s half-yearly results underscore robust revenue streams, cost discipline, and operational efficiency, positioning the bank strongly within Pakistan’s banking sector.
