NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-71 – Module 3) at Lahore Campus
NIBAF Pakistan successfully completed Module 3 of the Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-71) at its Lahore campus, training 30 commercial bank officers under the guidance of Mufti Rafay Usmani, with a final assessment on August 23, 2025.
SBOTS-27 Officers Join Outdoor Learning Trip to Nathiagali and Mushkpuri Top
SBOTS-27 officers of the State Bank of Pakistan embarked on an outdoor learning trip to Nathiagali and Mushkpuri Top on August 23, 2025, combining leadership training, resilience, and team bonding in a natural setting.
NIBAF Concludes Islamic Banking Certificate Course to Strengthen Shariah Finance Expertise
NIBAF Pakistan successfully organized its Islamic Banking Certificate Course (IBCC-73 – Module 2) in Karachi, training SBP and commercial bank officers on Shariah-compliant practices to strengthen the Islamic finance sector.
Allied Bank ADR Hits Record Low as Advances Decline and Investments Surge in H1 2025
Allied Bank Limited reported a sharp decline in its Advances-to-Deposit Ratio to below 33% in H1 2025, with investments surging by Rs950 billion. While deposits grew 11%, profitability was pressured by rising costs and lower interest income.
Bank of Khyber Delivers 117% Profit Growth in H1 2025 Driven by Income Expansion and Credit Reversals
Bank of Khyber posted a 117% profit surge in H1 2025 with Rs 3.37 billion net income, driven by strong income growth, improved asset quality, and credit loss reversals, making it a standout performer in Pakistan’s banking sector.
JS Bank Posts PKR 3.49 Billion PBT in 1H 2025 as Current Deposits Cross PKR 200 Billion
JS Bank Limited reported PKR 3.49 billion profit before tax in 1H 2025, with total income rising 10% to PKR 21.37 billion. Despite lower forex earnings and higher credit loss allowances, the bank achieved a key milestone as current account deposits crossed PKR 200 billion, strengthening liquidity and reducing funding costs.
Askari Bank Half-Year Profit Rises 24% to Rs10.7 Billion on Strong Income Growth
Askari Bank posted a 24% rise in half-year profit to Rs10.7 billion for 2025, driven by higher net interest income despite a fall in fee, forex, and dividend income. The bank declared a Rs2 per share dividend.
Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Partners with TouchPoint to Enhance ATM Services
Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited has signed an agreement with TouchPoint to strengthen its ATM services, aiming to improve reliability, uptime, and customer satisfaction while advancing its digital banking strategy.
BankIslami Sees Profit Drop by 37% in Half-Year FY25 as Expenses Surge
BankIslami Pakistan Limited’s profit after tax fell 37% in the half year ended June 30, 2025, to Rs4.41 billion due to rising expenses and lower income. While fee, dividend, and securities income grew strongly, surging operating costs weighed heavily on overall profitability.
Allied Bank Reports 25% Profit Decline in First Half of 2025 Amid Rate Cuts and Rising Costs
Allied Bank Limited posted a 25% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, as interest margins narrowed due to SBP’s monetary easing and costs continued to rise. Despite the dip, the Bank announced a Rs4 per share interim dividend, highlighting its focus on shareholder returns and income diversification.