JS Bank Reports 52% Decline in 9MFY25 Profit to Rs6.09 Billion Amid Rising Costs and Lower Income
JS Bank Limited (PSX: JSBL) has reported a 52% year-on-year decline in profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, to Rs6.09 billion. The fall in earnings was driven by a contraction in net interest income and a sharp rise in operating expenses, despite gains from securities and higher fee-based revenues.
Faysal Bank Posts Rs15.5bn Profit for 9MFY25, Announces Rs1.5 per Share Dividend
Faysal Bank Limited posted a profit after tax of Rs15.55 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, down 24% year-on-year, and declared a Rs1.50 per share dividend. Despite higher expenses and tax pressure, the bank showed strong other income growth, improved asset quality, and continued investment in its digital and Islamic banking transformation.
Allied Bank Maintains 120% Dividend Despite 27% Profit Decline in 9MFY25
Allied Bank Limited reported a 27% drop in profit after tax to Rs26.81 billion for the nine months ended September 2025 but maintained a strong 120% dividend payout. Despite lower interest income, ABL posted growth in digital and fee-based revenues, highlighting resilience and long-term confidence in Pakistan’s banking sector.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Records Rs17.76 Billion Profit in 9MFY25 Despite Cost Pressures and Tax Hike
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (PSX: HMB) posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs17.76 billion for 9MFY25, marking a 9.7% decline year-on-year. Despite rising operating expenses and higher taxation, the bank sustained growth in non-mark-up income, driven by strong gains on securities and higher foreign exchange earnings.
Bank AL Habib Declares Rs3.5 Dividend as Nine-Month Profit Falls 22% to Rs26.6 Billion
Bank AL Habib Limited (BAHL) reported a 22% decline in profit after tax to Rs26.68 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, citing lower interest income and rising costs. The bank declared a Rs3.5 per share dividend, maintaining its strong commitment to shareholders despite earnings pressure.
Meezan Bank Posts 11% Decline in Q3CY25 Profit Amid Rising Costs and Lower Income
Meezan Bank Limited, Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank, reported an 11% year-on-year decline in profit after tax for the third quarter of CY25, citing higher operating expenses and lower net returns.
MCB Bank’s Profit Falls 15.5% in 9MFY25 Amid Lower Interest Income and Rising Costs
MCB Bank reported a 15.5% year-on-year decline in net profit for 9MFY25, driven by lower interest income and rising costs. While non-markup income and associate profits improved, increased expenses and credit loss provisions weighed on overall profitability.
Soneri Bank Profit Falls 31% to Rs3bn in 9MFY25 Despite Higher Total Income
Soneri Bank Limited reports a 31% decline in profit after tax to Rs3.30 billion in 9MFY25 despite a rise in total income. Higher operating costs and taxation impacted profitability, even as gains on securities and non-mark-up income provided some support.
Bank of Khyber Ranked Among Asia-Pacific’s Top Performing Banks in Q3 2025
Bank of Khyber has been ranked second among Asia-Pacific’s top performing banks in Q3 2025 by S&P Global Market Intelligence, highlighting its strong financial performance, strategic resilience, and leadership in Pakistan’s banking sector.
Interest rate cuts squeeze revenue and profits at Standard Chartered Pakistan
Standard Chartered Pakistan posts lower earnings for H1 2025 as rapid interest rate declines hit net interest income, despite growth in non-funded revenue streams.