Faysal Bank Reports 23% Decline in Half-Year Profit as Expenses Rise
Faysal Bank Limited reported a 23% drop in profit after tax to Rs10.42 billion for the first half of 2025, as rising operating expenses and weaker returns weighed on earnings despite growth in fee and forex income.
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.
SBP Raises Rs636 Billion Through Treasury Bills and Floating PIBs in Latest Debt Auctions
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UBL’s Profit Soars 106% to Rs65 Billion in First Half of 2025, Driven by Robust Interest Earnings
United Bank Limited (UBL) has posted a hefty 106% year-on-year rise in net profits to nearly Rs65 billion for the first half of 2025, supported by a strong surge in interest income and healthy payout to shareholders.