Karachi, Habib Bank Ltd. (HBL), a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has declared a substantial increase in its dividend payout for the year 2023. The bank announced a payout of 97.50% on its paid-up capital, which stands at Rs. 14,668.52 million. This represents a significant increase from the previous year's distribution of 67.50%. The bank's earnings per share (EPS) for the fiscal year 2022/2023 were reported at Rs. 103. The market saw HBL's shares trading at a daily weighted average rate of Rs. 110.47, with a low rate of Rs. 109.65. The bank has a history of robust payouts, as evidenced by its consistent distributions since its listing in 2007.