Karachi— Citi outlined a clear pathway to stronger and more durable returns at its 2026 Investor Day, highlighting the increasing strategic importance of its global network in driving future growth. Led by Jane Fraser, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, alongside the leaders of Citi’s five businesses and its Chief Financial Officer, Investor Day set out near‑ […]
HBL Goes live on Temenos Core Banking
GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland and COPENHAGEN, Denmark – May 12, 2026 – Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced that Habib Bank Limited (HBL), a leading financial institution in Pakistan, has successfully gone live with Temenos Core Banking in one of the region’s most ambitious modernization programs. The initial go-live supports Conventional and […]
Allied Bank reports Rs16.867 Billion Profit Before Tax in Q1 2026
KARACHI: Allied Bank’s strategic emphasis on sound risk management, balanced portfolio diversification, and prudent capital allocation is strengthening its resilience. Coupled with a strong focus on digitalization and operational efficiency, this approach is enhancing customer value and sustainable growth. The Bank recorded markup up/interest income of Rs. 83,699 million for the quarter ended March 31, […]
JS Bank reports Rs1.045 Billion Profit after Tax in Q1 2026
KARACHI: JS Bank Limited on last Wednesday announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting a profit before tax of Rs 2.175 billion and profit after tax of Rs 1.045 billion, translating into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 0.51. JS Bank’s balance sheet showed moderate growth, with total assets reported […]
Standard Chartered Pakistan Posts PKR 11.7 Billion Profit Before Tax in Q1 2026
KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a resilient financial performance with a Profit Before Tax of PKR 11.7 billion in Q1 2026 compared to PKR 17.0 billion last period. Revenue was lower year on year primarily due to sharp reduction in interest rates. The impact of margin compression on revenue was partially offset […]
Soneri Bank posts Rs 1.339 Billion Profit After Tax (PAT) in Q1 2026
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Soneri Bank Limited, in their 216th meeting held in Karachi on Monday, approved the Bank’s financial statements of the first quarter ended 31 March 2026. The Bank’s stable performance across all functional areas underscores its operational robustness. This was achieved despite the dual challenges of a declining interest rate […]
Askari Bank Limited Posts Rs. 6.6 Billion Profit for Q1 2026
Askari Bank Limited (AKBL) reported a profit after tax of Rs. 6.6 billion (EPS: Rs. 4.54) for 1QCY26, down 8 percent year-on-year (YoY) but up 37 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Alongside the results, the bank announced a dividend of Rs. 2 per share, bringing the payout ratio to 44 percent for the quarter. According to Arif […]
BOP reports Rs. 10.2 Billion Profit Before Tax in Q1 2026; 155% YoY Growth
LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP), one of Pakistan’s leading public sector commercial banks, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, posting exceptional growth across key performance indicators. The Bank’s Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2026, highlighting robust financial performance driven by […]
Bank Alfalah reports PKR 11.13 billion Profit after tax in Q1 2026
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on April 23, 2026, approved the Bank’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Board of the Bank also approved an interim cash dividend of PKR 1.5 per share (30 percent) [Mar 25 (restated): PKR 1.25 per share […]
MCB Bank posts Rs. 26.7 billion Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q1 2026
[Lahore: April 23, 2026] MCB Bank Limited is pleased to announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, reflecting resilient performance supported by strong fundamentals, disciplined execution, and balance sheet strength amid a challenging macroeconomic environment. The Board of Directors of MCB Bank, under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, reviewed and […]