Wednesday, February 25 2026

Bank of Punjab approves Rs1bn capital injection into BOP Exchange
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) announced on Tuesday that it had approved the injection of an additional capital of Rs1.0 billion in BOP Exchange Private Limited. The decision was taken during a board meeting held on February 17, 2026, the company’s filing informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. It said that the decision was made to meet the required regulatory capital requirements and support business growth. BoP delivered its highest-ever pre-tax profit of Rs35.80 billion in 2025, reflecting an exceptional 46% year-on-year growth. Operating profit before provisions also registered a remarkable increase of 99%, reaching Rs40.74 billion. The Board declared a final cash dividend of Rs1.50 per share, in addition to the interim cash dividend of Re1 per share already paid for the year 2025.
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Wednesday, February 18 2026

BOP posts record financial performance
In a meeting held on February 17, 2026, the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP) approved the audited financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2025. The Board expressed appreciation for the Management on Bank’s exemplary performance by delivering exceptional financial results across all areas of operations. Building on the strong foundation laid in previous years, the Bank successfully navigated squeezing margins, intensified competition, global economic certainty, and evolving regulatory environment including the implementation of IFRS 9, while maintaining prudent risk management and a disciplined approach to cost optimization. During the year, the Bank further advanced its digital transformation agenda, making significant investments in technology, cybersecurity, and data-driven innovation to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
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