Askari Bank Limited has released its unconsolidated condensed interim financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, showing significant growth in profitability and revenue.
- Period: Six months ended June 30, 2026 (un-audited)
- Net Profit After Tax (PAT): PKR 13,334M, up 25% YoY from PKR 10,626M
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): PKR 9.20, compared to PKR 7.33 in the same period last year
- Total Revenue: PKR 56,525M, a 15% increase YoY, driven by a substantial rise in non-markup income
- Non-markup Income: Increased by 86% to PKR 12,569M, with notable growth in fee and commission income and capital gains
- Operating Profit: PKR 27,465M, slightly down from PKR 28,390M last year
- Total Assets: Expanded to PKR 3.25 trillion, a 12% increase from December 2025
- Customer Deposits: Closed at PKR 1.8 trillion, with a 37% growth in current deposits
- Advances Growth: Increased by 18%, reflecting strong demand in both corporate and consumer banking
- Credit Loss Allowance: Reversal of PKR 622M compared to a charge of PKR 635M in the previous year, indicating improved asset quality
- Capital Adequacy Ratio: Remains strong at 18.41%, well above regulatory requirements
- Dividend: An interim cash dividend of PKR 2 per share has been announced