Askari Bank Reports Rs18.2 Billion Profit in 9M 2025, Announces 12.5% Interim Dividend
Description: Askari Bank Limited reported a profit after tax of Rs18.2 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, up 28.5 percent year-on-year, alongside announcing a 12.5 percent interim dividend as part of its continued focus on growth and shareholder value.
Banking and Fertiliser Sectors Drive Gains as PSX Closes Higher Amid Volatile Session
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed higher with the KSE-100 index gaining 258 points, led by strength in banking and fertiliser sectors. Despite the positive finish, trading volumes declined as investor sentiment remained cautious amid sectoral divergence and macroeconomic uncertainties.