Bank Alfalah Declares 75% Dividend Despite 39% Drop in Profit for 9MFY25
Bank Alfalah Limited reported a 39% drop in profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, but declared a 75% cumulative dividend payout. The results reflect margin compression, higher provisioning, and rising costs, yet highlight the bank’s resilience and commitment to rewarding shareholders amid economic challenges.
After the Fire: Pakistan’s Markets in the Summer of Wars
In the summer of 2025, wars in South Asia and the Middle East battered Pakistan’s markets. From a currency slump to oil price shocks, the economy endured turbulence but managed to stabilize. The story of survival, not prosperity, defined these months.
PSX Closing Bell: Index Gains Over 1,500 Points as Bulls Edge Closer to Milestone
The Pakistan Stock Exchange started the week on a bullish note as the KSE-100 Index surged over 1,500 points, fueled by gains in banking, energy, and cement sectors, with optimism over circular debt resolution driving investor confidence.