Askari Bank Q1 2026 Profit Declines 8% as Surge in Operating Costs Offsets Non-Funded Gains
Askari Bank Limited reports a net profit of Rs 6.58 billion for Q1 2026, with an 8% year-on-year dip attributed to rising operational overheads despite a surge in securities gains.
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.