PESHAWAR – The Bank of Khyber announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a record Profit After Tax (PAT) of PKR 5.82 billion. This marks a 61% increase compared to PKR 3.62 billion in FY2024, the highest profit in the Bank’s history. Earnings per share grew from Rs. 3.12 to Rs. 5.02, reflecting strong performance and disciplined cost management.
Total income reached PKR 23.13 billion, up 26.6% from PKR 18.27 billion last year. Net mark-up income rose 15.2% to PKR 19.0 billion, supported by improved asset-liability management. Non-markup income more than doubled to PKR 4.13 billion, driven by higher fee and commission income and significant gains on securities.
Operating expenses were controlled at PKR 11.7 billion, growing only 11.3%, well below income growth. Profit Before Taxation surged 51% to PKR 12.28 billion. The Bank’s balance sheet remained robust, with total assets of PKR 453.3 billion. Advances stood at PKR 126.7 billion, while investments reached PKR 275.0 billion. Net assets (equity) increased to PKR 23.7 billion from PKR 21.9 billion in FY2024.
The Bank of Khyber credited this success to strong leadership and strategic governance. Outgoing Chairman Mr. Ikramullah Khan laid the foundation for these achievements, while incoming Chairman Mr. Islam Zeb and Managing Director Mr. Hassan Raza continue to drive the Bank’s transformation agenda.
In his statement, the Managing Director highlighted, “These results represent a watershed moment for Bank of Khyber. A 61% growth in PAT reflects our strengthened core banking and accelerating returns from our transformation strategy. Our dividend payout of Rs. 3.20 per share shows our commitment to delivering value to shareholders.”
The Bank also acknowledged the support of Chief Secretary KP Mr. Shahab Ali Shah and Finance Advisor Mr. Muzzammil Aslam for strengthening Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s financial ecosystem.
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With strong fundamentals and a clear strategic direction, the Bank of Khyber enters 2026 confident in its continued growth and commitment to the province’s economic development.
