MCB Bank Expects Policy Rate Stability Through 2026, Plans 40 New Branches
MCB Bank plans to open 40 new branches in 2026 and expects State Bank of Pakistan’s policy rate to remain at 11.5% through the rest of the year, while deposits and digital banking activity continue to grow.
Pakistan Stock Exchange completes re-composition of NBP Pakistan Growth Index with no constituent changes
Pakistan Stock Exchange has completed the re-composition of the NBP Pakistan Growth Index, with all 15 constituent companies retaining their positions and revised weights taking effect from August 7, 2026.
MCB Bank Reports Rs28.10 Billion H1 Profit, Declares Rs9 Per Share Dividend
MCB Bank reported consolidated profit after taxation of Rs28.10 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, down 4.4% year on year, while total income increased 5.5% and the bank declared an interim cash dividend of Rs9 per share.
PSX Keeps JS Global Banking Sector Index Unchanged With Eight Banks Retained In Latest Review
Pakistan Stock Exchange completes JS Global Banking Sector Index review as of June 30, 2026, with no changes made to existing banking sector constituents.
PSX Keeps Banking And Oil & Gas Tradable Index Constituents Unchanged For 2026 Review Period
Pakistan Stock Exchange completes Banking and Oil & Gas Tradable Indices review with no changes made to listed companies for January to June 2026 period.
PACRA Reaffirms MCB Bank Premium AAA Rating Amid Surge in Digital Banking Velocity
The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency has maintained MCB Bank Limited top tier AAA long term rating following a massive surge in digital transaction volume and strong deposit growth.
MCB Bank Balance Sheet Strategy Prioritizes Government Securities Amid Cautious Private Sector Lending
MCB Bank maintains a conservative balance sheet posture in 2026, leveraging low-cost deposits and sovereign investments while private sector credit growth remains tentative.
MCB Bank Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results with Significant Profit Growth and Dividend Declaration
MCB Bank Limited reports a profit before tax of Rs 26.7 billion for the first quarter of 2026 highlighting resilient net interest income and robust digital banking growth.
Pakistan Banking Sector Profitability Strengthens as Low Cost Deposits Hit 41 Percent
Pakistan’s banking sector reports a significant shift toward low-cost funding in 2025, with current accounts reaching 16.3 trillion rupees to bolster profit margins.
Pakistan Stock Market Plunges 8.3% as KSE-100 Faces Sharp Selloff Amid Global Oil Surge
Pakistan’s KSE-100 index drops 13,050 points or 8.29% in early trading, triggering market halt as investors react to soaring global crude oil prices and economic uncertainties.