Standard Chartered Pakistan Reports 23% Drop in H1 2025 Profit Amid Rising Costs and Sector Pressures
Standard Chartered Pakistan reported a 23% decline in profit for H1 2025, posting Rs 16.56 billion net earnings. The bank faced lower interest income and higher costs but declared a 35% interim dividend, highlighting resilience in a challenging banking environment.
Bank of Khyber Delivers 117% Profit Growth in H1 2025 Driven by Income Expansion and Credit Reversals
Bank of Khyber posted a 117% profit surge in H1 2025 with Rs 3.37 billion net income, driven by strong income growth, improved asset quality, and credit loss reversals, making it a standout performer in Pakistan’s banking sector.
Bank Alfalah Announces Rs2.5 Per Share Dividend Despite 25.8% Drop in Half-Year Profit
Bank Alfalah Limited has declared a Rs2.5 per share cash dividend for the first half of 2025, despite a 25.8% year-on-year drop in profit after tax, reflecting strong non-markup income growth but rising operational costs.