Economy

MCB Bank to Convert 39 Branches Into Islamic Banking Entities

MCB Bank Limited (PSX: MCB) has approved the Scheme of Compromises, Arrangements and Reconstruction for converting 39 branches into Islamic banking entities, the bank informed the main bourse on Wednesday.

According to stock filing, the scheme has e…

Economy

Bad Loans Rise Sharply Over Rs. 1 Trillion in 2023

Non-performing loans (NPLs) disbursed by the banking industry surged by more than Rs. 70 billion in 2023, the latest data by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed.

In 2023, bad loans by the sector surged to Rs. 1.009 trillion, up by Rs. 71.3 billi…

Economy

Govt Requests World Bank to Restructure $400 Million Education Project

The government has requested the World Bank for restructuring of Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project of worth $400 million for third time to allow for the completion of critical IT and IT-related activities and the full achievemen…

Economy

Allied Bank Posts 51% Profit Growth in First 3 Months of 2024

Allied Bank Limited (PSX: ABL) announced earnings (PAT) today for 1QCY24 at Rs. 11.6 billion, depicting an increase of 51 percent YoY, however down 5 percent QoQ.

According to Arif Habib Limited (AHL), the decrease in earnings QoQ was mainly attribu…

Economy

NEPRA Approves KE’s 7-Year Investment Roadmap

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given decision on the utility’s Transmission and Distribution Investment Plan till FY2030 which will catalyze the company’s efforts to reduce losses in transmission and distribution, drive …

Economy

Lucky Core Industries’ Profit Declines By 64% in 9 Months of FY24

Lucky Core Industries Limited announced its 9MFY24 financial result today where the company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 7.9 billion, down 64 percent YoY compared to PAT of Rs. 21.9 billion during SPLY.

On a quarterly basis, the profitabil…