Wednesday, March 04 2026

NBP partners with Arcana Info to strengthen digital infrastructure
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has embarked on the journey towards integration of technology systems via new Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) platform. The signing ceremony was held at NBP Head office, graced by Shaikh Ausaf Ahmed, Chief Technology Officer (A) from NBP and Amin ul Hafeez, CEO Arcana Info Pvt Ltd. This upgrade supports the Bank’s digital transformation and modernizes its IT setup. The ESB platform securely links NBP’s core system with other applications, allowing real-time transactions, faster response times, and better customer service across all channels. Sharing his views on the occasion, Ausaf Ahmed Shaikh, Acting Chief Technology Officer, said, “The ESB strengthens the Bank’s digital foundation, improves system stability, and prepares NBP for future growth. With this successful rollout, NBP continues building a secure, reliable, and future-ready technology environment to enhance customer experience and meet the demands of a fast-changing financial industry.
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Thursday, February 26 2026

NBP declares highest-ever net profit of Rs85.9bn
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has declared highest-ever net profit of Rs 85.9 billion with a record 350 percent final cash dividend for the year 2025. The Board of Directors of NBP yesterday approved the audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Amid strong macro recovery, NBP delivered an exceptional year of financial performance in 2025 as it reported its highest-ever net profit of PKR 85.9 billion and announced its highest-ever 350 percent cash dividend per share translating into a massive PKR 75 billion of total payout. The Bank posted a pre-tax profit of PKR 178.9 billion, a remarkable 216 percent increase over 2024 (PKR 56.7 billion). This robust result reflects the Bank’s strategic agility in a normalising interest rate environment, sharp reduction in cost of funds to 8.8 percent, disciplined balance-sheet management, and prudent risk controls.
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