The Pakistani banking sector has demonstrated outstanding performance in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
It merits mentioning that six of the top ten banks in the region are from Pakistan.
The Bank of Punjab led the region in profitability, delivering a total return of 333.8% to investors in 2025. The National Bank of Pakistan followed closely with a total return of 301.3%.
Pakistan’s KSE-100 index recorded a third consecutive year of gains, rising by 51.2% in 2025. The Pakistani economy also grew at a robust rate of 10.5%, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence and IMF data.
The report highlighted that inflation in Pakistan dropped significantly, falling from 12.6% in 2024 to just 3.2% in 2025. Pakistani stock markets closed at historically high levels, reflecting investor confidence and strong economic fundamentals.
