Bank of Punjab Announces Profit Increase in Q1 2025

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has declared a 6% surge in its profit after tax (PAT) for the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period last year. This announcement was made through a consolidated financial report submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday.

For the period of January to March 2025, BOP’s PAT stood at Rs1.79 billion, an increase from Rs1.69 billion during the same months in 2024.

The bank’s earnings per share (EPS) were recorded at Re0.53 per share for the quarter, up from Re0.50 previously.

Key Financial Highlights
  • Net interest income reached Rs15.05 billion, a substantial 75% rise from Rs8.58 billion in the same quarter of the prior year.
  • Foreign exchange income experienced notable growth, climbing from Rs207.50 million to Rs577.06 million during the quarter.
  • Total income for BOP saw a 60% increase, reaching Rs19.56 billion in Jan-March 2025, compared to Rs12.25 billion during the equivalent timeframe last year.