SBP Hikes Rate 100bps to 11.5%
Yesterday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) delivered one of the sharpest single monetary policy decisions of 2026 — a 100 basis point hike in...
HBL’s Earnings Growth Faces Limits Despite Strong Deposit Expansion
Ticker: Habib Bank Limited HBLAnalyst Briefing Date: March 12, 2026 This article summarizes Habib Bank Limited’s corporate briefing, focusing on CY25 earnings growth, deposit expansion, asset...
HBL’s Q2 2025 earnings: growth, gains, and a healthy dividend
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) just posted its earnings for the second quarter of calendar year 2025, and the numbers show some solid progress.
Banking sector earnings preview: what to expect in 2QCY25?
Taurus Securities expects the banks under its coverage to report 13% lower earnings QoQ and a 9% drop YoY in 2QCY25. Even the first half...
Retail Investor Participation in Pakistan’s Evolving Equity Landscape.
Over the past few years, Pakistan’s stock market has witnessed a remarkable transformation as retail investors have emerged from the shadows to become a central...
Should you buy UBL before it hits Rs560?
United Bank Limited (UBL) is showing strong signs of outperformance in the banking sector, prompting a major upward revision in earnings forecasts. Following a robust...
With 19% ROE, are Pakistani banks too cheap to ignore?
Pakistan’s listed banks delivered strong earnings growth in the first quarter of 2025, defying the headwinds of declining interest rates. Profit after tax rose 14%...