SBP Financial Stability Review Reveals 17.8 Percent Banking Sector Growth Driven by Government Securities
The State Bank of Pakistan’s CY25 Financial Stability Review highlights a strong 17.8 percent balance sheet expansion and increased reliance on government investments.
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Reports 30 Percent Decrease In First Quarter Net Profit To 5.60 Billion Rupees
SCBPL Records A 30 Percent Drop In Profit For Q1 2026 As Contracting Funded And Non Funded Income Streams Weigh On Bottom Line Performance.
Bank of Punjab Achieves Record 155 Percent Profit Growth as Assets Reach 2599 Billion Rupees
The Bank of Punjab has announced a massive 10.2 billion rupee pre tax profit for Q1 2026 driven by robust organic growth and a significant surge in net interest income.
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.
BankIslami Q1 2026 Profit Plummets 65% as Securities Gains Collapse
BankIslami Pakistan reports a sharp decline in consolidated profit for Q1 2026, falling to Rs 903.88 million amid shrinking core margins and a 97% drop in securities gains.
Bank of Khyber Q1 2026 Profit Declines 36% Amid Shifting Interest Rates and Lower Trading Gains
The Bank of Khyber reports a net profit of Rs 1.02 billion for the first quarter of 2026, facing a sharp 36.65% decline due to compressed core margins and a collapse in securities gains.
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.
Habib Metropolitan Bank Reports 18% Decline in First Quarter Net Profit Amid Tightening Margins
Habib Metropolitan Bank records a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 5.14 billion for Q1 2026 as shrinking interest margins and rising costs offset non-core income gains.
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 SME Lending Surge Under Risk Guarantee Scheme Raises Questions Over Credit Quality and Market Discipline
Pakistan’s SME lending has expanded rapidly under the SBP’s Risk Coverage Scheme, raising both financial inclusion and concerns over credit discipline. This analysis explores how guarantee-based lending is reshaping banking behaviour, risk allocation, and the long-term stability of the SME credit market.