NBP declares 70pc dividend, 15pc bonus

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has posted a lower profit after tax of Rs16.887 billion during the financial year ending December 31, 2012 and declared 15% bonus and 70 % final cash dividend.

According to financial results of the Bank despatched to Karachi Stock Exchange here Monday, the pre-tax profit declined to Rs24.063 billion for the period under review against Rs26.131 billion last year.

The earning per share slipped to Rs9.13 in 2012 compared to Rs9.58 in 2011.