National Bank Of Pakistan Reports Record Rs85.9 Billion Profit

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has recently reported a record profit of Rs85.9 billion for the year 2025, marking a remarkable 216% increase from the previous year. This financial achievement is underscored by a substantial cash dividend of 350% per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately Rs75 billion. The bank's pre-tax profit reached Rs178.9 billion, while total income surged by 31.9% to Rs311.7 billion. NBP's capital adequacy ratio remained robust at 26.21%, and its Islamic banking assets saw a staggering growth of 95.5%, reaching Rs651.9 billion. According to Business Recorder, "This robust result reflects the Bank’s strategic agility in a normalising interest rate environment," highlighting the bank's effective management strategies amid fluctuating economic conditions. Additionally, NBP contributed Rs93 billion in taxes, reinforcing its role in the national economy.