HBL Profit Rises 19% to Rs51 Billion in Nine Months, Dividend Payout Reaches 140%
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) reported a 19% surge in profit after tax to Rs51 billion for the nine months ended September 2025, driven by improved net interest margins and lower provisioning. The bank declared a 140% cumulative dividend, reflecting solid financial strength and shareholder confidence.
Ms. Zaeem joins DIBPL to drive brand transformation and strategic marketing initiatives
Ms. Zaeem, with over three decades of marketing and branding expertise, joins DIBPL to lead its brand transformation, enhance customer engagement, and drive strategic growth initiatives in Pakistan’s banking industry.
Habib Bank Limited Hosts Pakistan’s First SAFe® Meetup to Drive Agile Transformation
HBL hosts Pakistan’s first SAFe® Meetup in Karachi, uniting Agile leaders and practitioners to accelerate digital innovation and business agility.
KTrade Upgrades Banking Sector Outlook as Habib Bank Limited Tops Investment Picks
KTrade has raised its outlook for Pakistan’s banking sector, forecasting 20% earnings growth by end-CY25. The brokerage highlighted robust deposit mobilization, strong capital gains, and improved sector valuations, naming Habib Bank Limited as its top pick.
KSE-100 Index Slides for Fourth Straight Session as Market Sentiment Weakens
The Pakistan Stock Exchange continues its losing streak as the KSE-100 index extends its decline for a fourth consecutive session, driven by institutional selling, foreign outflows, and investor unease despite positive economic indicators.
Pakistan-based banks lead Asia-Pacific in Q3 total returns, outpacing regional peers
Pakistan’s banking sector outperformed all other Asia-Pacific markets in Q3 2025, with multiple Pakistani banks securing top spots for total shareholder returns, reflecting growing investor confidence and market resilience.
HBL and foodpanda Explore Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Payments in Pakistan
HBL and foodpanda Pakistan are exploring a strategic collaboration to boost financial inclusion and unlock new growth opportunities by converting cash-on-delivery transactions into seamless digital payments, driving Pakistan’s digital commerce forward.
Rehmat Ali Hasnie Highlights Power of Financial Ecosystems in Driving Pakistan’s Economic Transformation
At the Pakistan Business Summit in Peshawar, NBP President & CEO Rehmat Ali Hasnie underscored the vital role of financial ecosystems, renewable financing, and investor confidence in accelerating Pakistan’s national growth and sustainable development.
HBL Elevates Muhammad Farhanullah Khan as Chief Compliance Officer to Strengthen Governance and Risk Oversight
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has elevated Muhammad Farhanullah Khan as its new Chief Compliance Officer, recognizing his 25 years of diverse experience in banking leadership, governance, and regulatory transformation across local and international markets.
HBL Appoints Rauf Ali Jan as Chief Internal Auditor to Drive Governance and Digital Transformation
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has appointed Rauf Ali Jan as its new Chief Internal Auditor, bringing international expertise in governance, agile auditing, and digital transformation to strengthen oversight and innovation.