KARACHI: BankIslami, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic banks, reported a profit before tax (PBT) of PKR 4.31 billion for the first half of 2026. The Bank’s deposit base crossed PKR 700 billion for the first time, reflecting 11.1 percent year-on-year growth and continued customer trust in its banking services.
In the first half of 2026, the Bank’s CASA ratio strengthened to over 77 percent, and gross financing rose to PKR 338.6 billion. The Bank’s total income for the period stood at PKR 20.5 billion, reflecting steady contribution from the Bank’s diversified financing and investment portfolio.
Earlier this year, BankIslami was recognised as Pakistan’s Best Islamic Digital Bank by the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards, for its efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities and provide customers with a seamless and convenient banking experience. This marks the Bank’s second consecutive year of recognition, having previously been named Best Islamic Bank in 2025.
“As flagbearers of Islamic banking in Pakistan, our mission is to make Islamic banking easy and accessible to our customers, and to make it the preferred choice of banking for everyone,” said Imran H Shaikh, Dy Chief Executive Officer of BankIslami. “Our financial performance reflects the continued trust and support of our partners and customers, and we remain committed to continuing this momentum as we carry forward our mission of Saving Humanity from Riba,” he added.
With a nationwide network of over 550 branches, the Bank continues to expand across retail, cash management, investment banking, trade, and home remittances, with a strong focus on enhancing customer experience and its mission of ‘Saving Humanity from Riba’.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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