KARACHI, August 26, 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL) has announced its financial performance for the first half of calendar year 2025, reporting a 23% decline in net profit compared to the same period last year. The results reflect a challenging operating environment and volatility in the banking sector.
According to unaudited financial results submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), SCBPL posted a profit after tax of Rs16.56 billion for the six-month period ending June 30, 2025, down from Rs21.48 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. This translated into earnings per share (EPS) of Rs4.28, compared to Rs5.55 in the previous year.
Despite the decline in net earnings, the Board of Directors, in a meeting held on August 25, 2025, recommended an interim cash dividend of 35%, equating to Rs3.5 per share of Rs10 each, for the year ending December 31, 2025. The meeting was held at the bank’s main office located on I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi.
A deeper look at the financial statement revealed that net mark-up and interest income dropped sharply to Rs32.47 billion, compared to Rs48.32 billion in the first half of 2024. However, non-markup and non-interest income rose to Rs12 billion, showing growth from Rs9.88 billion last year. Consequently, total income stood at Rs44.40 billion, down from Rs58.20 billion a year earlier.
Operating expenses increased to Rs11.41 billion, compared to Rs9.71 billion in the same period of 2024, reflecting higher cost pressures. Meanwhile, income tax payments by SCBPL declined to Rs16.34 billion, down significantly from Rs27.81 billion last year.