Habib Metropolitan Bank Posts Rs23.16bn Profit in CY25, Earnings Dip 10% Amid Lower Interest Rates
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited reported Rs23.16 billion profit after tax for CY25, down 10.1% year-on-year, as lower interest rates reduced net income despite strong growth in non-mark-up earnings and improved asset quality.
Pakistan Banking Sector Cuts ERF Markup to 4.50% to Support Exporters and Economic Recovery
Pakistan’s banking sector announces a voluntary 3% reduction in the Export Refinance Facility markup, lowering the end-user rate to 4.50% to ease financing costs for exporters and strengthen foreign exchange inflows
Habib Metropolitan Bank Approves Capital Increase for Exchange and Financial Services Subsidiaries
Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited has approved an increase in the authorized and paid-up capital of HabibMetro Exchange Services Limited and Habib Metropolitan Financial Services Limited, subject to regulatory approvals.
Ch. Akeel Mohsin Appointed Regional Operations Manager – Sahiwal Region at The Bank of Punjab
The Bank of Punjab appoints Ch. Akeel Mohsin as Regional Operations Manager for the Sahiwal Region, reinforcing its focus on operational excellence, leadership, and regional performance growth.
Bank Al Habib Reports 22.5% Drop in FY2025 Profit Amid Lower Interest Income
Bank Al Habib posts Rs32.47bn net profit for FY2025, down 22.5% YoY, driven by lower interest income despite gains in non-funded revenue and improved asset quality, declaring Rs4.5 dividend per share.
IFC and HABIBMETRO Launch $40 Million Risk-Sharing Facility to Boost SME and Agri Finance in Pakistan
IFC partners with HABIBMETRO to roll out a $40 million risk-sharing facility aimed at expanding SME and agricultural finance in Pakistan, addressing a major credit gap and supporting inclusive economic growth.
NIBAF Highlights Digital Fraud Risks and Regulatory Safeguards in Advanced Banking Courses
NIBAF Pakistan hosted a focused session on digital fraud risk and regulatory safeguards during its international banking courses, addressing cyber-enabled financial crime and control frameworks in modern banking.
SBP Allows Mobilink Bank to Begin Due Diligence on Apna Microfinance Bank
The State Bank of Pakistan has permitted Mobilink Bank to conduct due diligence on Apna Microfinance Bank, marking an early regulatory step toward a potential merger under the Banking Companies Ordinance.
Habib Bank Transfers Nearly 4 Million Shares to Employees Under Deferred Compensation Program
Habib Bank Limited credits 3,965,914 shares to employees under its Risk Aligned Remuneration Policy, ensuring compliance with PSX regulations and Securities Act 2015, enhancing long-term incentive alignment.
NBP Shares Slide Over 8% as Investors Eye February 13 Hearing in Pension Liability Case
National Bank of Pakistan shares declined sharply after a fresh hearing date was set in the bank’s pension case, reviving short-term investor caution despite settled liabilities.