Lahore, April 22, 2025 — The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has reported a 6% year-on-year increase in its profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, according to the consolidated financial results disclosed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday.
BOP’s PAT stood at Rs1.79 billion for the January-March 2025 period, up from Rs1.69 billion reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The bank’s earnings per share (EPS) also registered a slight uptick, reaching Re0.53 compared to Re0.50 in Q1 2024.
The bank attributed the improved performance to strong core operations, including a substantial rise in net interest income, which surged by 75% to Rs15.05 billion in Q1 2025 from Rs8.58 billion in the same period last year.
Foreign exchange income also saw a significant boost, climbing to Rs577.06 million from Rs207.50 million a year earlier.
Overall, BOP’s total income soared by 60%, reaching Rs19.56 billion for the quarter under review, compared to Rs12.25 billion in Q1 2024.
In line with its strong performance, the bank has achieved its highest-ever quarterly profitability and has announced a record cash dividend for its shareholders.
