KARACHI: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) reported sustained gains in profitability, margins, and balance sheet strength at its Analyst briefing held on Friday for institutional investors & research analysts, underscoring the continued progress of its multi-year turnaround.
The session was led by President & CEO Zafar Masud, accompanied by Chief Financial Officer Nadeem Amir and senior members of the management team, including Group Chief Consumer Banking Asif Riaz, Chief Digital Officer Nofel Daud, Chief Risk Officer Arslan M. Iqbal, Group Head Treasury & Capital Markets Qasim Nadeem, Group Head Corporate & Investment Banking Umer Khan, and Company Secretary Kamran Hafeez.
The leadership provided an in-depth review of the Bank’s operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, asset quality trends, liquidity and funding position, and strategic focus for the coming years.
Management reported another strong quarter, reflecting the continuation of BOP’s multi-year transformation. Profit After Tax for 9MCY25 increased by 37 percent compared to the same period last year, supported by sustained growth in core income, improvement in deposit quality, and disciplined cost management.
The management reiterated the Bank’s commitment to transparency, timely disclosure, and active engagement with the analyst community, noting that open dialogue has played an important role in strengthening market confidence throughout the Bank’s transformation. They also highlighted the progress made on the human capital front, where BOP has steadily shifted toward a merit-driven, pay-for-performance culture supported by structured performance improvement mechanisms and competitive incentive frameworks.
BOP also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its dividend policy, noting that the Board remains confident in the Bank’s financial strength and is evaluating the option of quarterly dividend payouts.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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