Banking sector keeps its balance in 1HCY26
The commercial banking sector showed stable performance in the first half of calendar year 2026, as it continued to demonstrate financial resilience despite shifting interest rate dynamics and operational cost pressures.
September 18, 2026 (MLN): The commercial banking sector showed stable performance in the first half of calendar year 2026, as it continued to demonstrate financial resilience despite shifting interest rate dynamics and operational cost pressures. The 13 listed commercial banks covered recorded a 4% YoY growth in net profits, which clocked in at Rs332bn as against Rs320bn in the same period last year (1HCY25). UBL, M...