Friday, January 30 2026

Bank deposits hit Rs37.4trn mark
Deposits of the banking sector recorded a second highest growth of 23.6 percent during the last calendar year (CY25). According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) overall, deposits of the commercial banks surged to Rs 37.431 trillion as of December 2025 compared to Rs 30.283 trillion a year earlier in December 2024, showing an increase of Rs 7.15 trillion in a year. Analysts noted that this growth is driven by a significant increase in home remittances via formal channels, along with government efforts to digitalize the economy and broaden the tax base. Month-on-month basis, the banking sector deposits also increased by 5.8 percent from Rs 35.38 trillion in November 2025 to Rs 37.431 trillion in December 2025.
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Monday, January 19 2026

BML completes financial restructuring, enters new phase of profit & growth
ank Makramah Limited (BML) has announced the successful implementation of its court-sanctioned financial restructuring plan, as disclosed through Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) notices. Approved by the Islamabad High Court, the restructuring eliminates accumulated losses through a capital reduction, leaving the bank with a clean balance sheet and positioning it for sustainable, profitable growth. BML said the move is designed to accelerate growth rather than address distress, highlighting that the bank has already reported net profits for the first nine months of the current financial year. The turnaround was further strengthened by recoveries from non-performing loans, supporting the bank’s improving earnings profile. Following the cleanup, BML expects its Earnings Per Share (EPS) to turn significantly positive, creating a pathway toward the eventual resumption of dividends.
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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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