Monday, January 12 2026

BoK among top-performing banks: S&P Global
Bank of Khyber (BoK) has been recognised among the top-performing banks in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of total shareholder returns for 2025, according to a recent report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report highlights the exceptional performance of banks, with Pakistani institutions leading the regional rankings. As per S&P Global’s analysis, Bank of Khyber delivered a total return of 177.4% in 2025, placing it among the leading banks across Asia-Pacific. Pakistani banks collectively dominated the rankings, securing six positions in the top ten, reflecting strong investor confidence and robust performance of the country’s banking sector. The strong showing of Bank of Khyber is attributed to prudent financial management, improved asset quality, strategic business growth, and Pakistan’s broader stock market rally during the year. The recognition underscores BoK’s continued commitment to sustainable growth, value creation for shareholders, and contribution to the country’s financial stability.
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Friday, January 09 2026

Delivering highest total returns in Asia-Pacific: Banks based in Pakistan account for 6 of top 10 positions: S&P
Smaller Pakistani banks posted some of the best total returns to investors across the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, buoyed by a strong rally in local equity markets and improving macroeconomic indicators, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P Global Market Intelligence in its report mentioned that the Bank of Punjab emerged as one of the top-performing banks in the region, posting total returns of 333.8percent in 2025. This placed it among Asia-Pacific banks with a market capitalisation exceeding USD100 million tracked by S&P Global. The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) ranked second, generating 301.3percent total returns for investors during the year. Askari Bank Ltd. and The Bank of Khyber followed, recording gains of 194.2percent and 177.4percent, respectively.
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