National Bank of Pakistan posts Rs32.4bn profit

Dawn reported that National Bank of Pakistan earned a profit after tax of Rs32.4bn for the period, equal to Rs15.23 per share. Pre-tax profit came to Rs67.3 billion over the same span, which covers the half year ended June 30, 2026.

Investments rose 15.1 per cent in volume terms, and steady growth in low-cost CASA deposits pulled the overall cost of funds lower. That shift helped soften the effect of tighter returns on assets. Gross interest income totalled Rs361.7bn across the first half of calendar 2026.

Non-mark-up income climbed 3.8 per cent to Rs27.6bn, with foreign exchange income rising to Rs5.4bn from Rs3.5bn and dividend income surging 30 per cent to Rs4.1bn. Operating expenses went up 11 per cent to Rs65.5bn over the same period.