In a recent development, Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited has approved a significant increase in the capital of its two wholly owned subsidiaries, as reported by Profit by Pakistan Today and Business Recorder on February 13, 2026. The bank's Board of Directors decided to raise the capital of HabibMetro Exchange Services Limited from Rs1 billion to Rs1.5 billion and Habib Metropolitan Financial Services Limited from Rs300 million to Rs500 million. This decision, made during a board meeting on February 12, 2026, aims to "ensure smooth operations" of the subsidiaries, according to the bank's notice to the stock exchange. The capital increases are pending regulatory approvals, highlighting the bank's strategic move to bolster its subsidiaries' operational capabilities.