Bank of Punjab Soars with Record Dividend | Pakistan News

Pakistan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Bank of Punjab just smashed its first-half 2026 results with explosive growth—operating profits up 67%, after-tax profits soaring 40%, and a record 16% interim dividend. Driven by a 29% jump in net interest income and a massive 61% surge in non-markup revenue, the bank is scaling fee-based services while slashing costs. Deposits rose 20%, loans climbed 28%, and capital remains rock-solid above regulatory thresholds. A major milestone: upgraded to top-tier AAA rating by PACRA, plus plans to launch a Bahrain-based wholesale unit and seek government equity infusion. And they’re not just winning…