Bank of Punjab Announces Profit Increase for Q1 2025

The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has reported a 6% rise in its profit-after-tax (PAT) for the quarter concluding on March 31, 2025. This is in comparison to the profit generated during the corresponding period last year, according to the consolidated financial statements submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday.

BOP’s PAT reached Rs1.79 billion during January-March 2025, up from Rs1.69 billion during January-March 2024.

The bank’s earnings per share (EPS) were Re0.53 per share for the quarter, compared to Re0.50 previously.

Key Financial Highlights
  • Net interest income increased to Rs15.05 billion, a 75% increase from Rs8.58 billion in the same period last year.
  • Foreign exchange income expanded from Rs207.50 million to Rs577.06 million during the quarter.
  • Total income grew by 60% to Rs19.56 billion in Jan-March 2025, from Rs12.25 billion during the same period the prior year.