Islamabad: Meezan Bank, recognized as a leading Islamic banking institution, has released its financial results for the half-year period ending June 30, 2025. The announcement was made following a Board of Directors meeting held in Islamabad on August 13, 2025.

The Board approved an interim cash dividend of Rs 7 per share, equivalent to 70%, which adds to a similar interim dividend already disbursed earlier this year. The bank has not proposed any bonus shares, right shares, or other entitlements for this period. Shareholders registered in the Register of Members by August 26, 2025, will be eligible for this dividend, with the share transfer books closing between August 27 and August 28, 2025.

According to the financial statements, Meezan Bank's total assets increased to 4.14 trillion, up from 3.90 trillion at the end of 2024, reflecting a Big move in asset growth. Investments reported a Very large or significant move, climbing to 2.39 trillion from 1.87 trillion. However, Islamic financing and related assets saw a Big move downward, decreasing to 1.14 trillion from 1.51 trillion.

The bank's liabilities also rose, reaching a total of 3.87 trillion from 3.65 trillion, with deposits and other accounts showing a Very large or significant move upward to 3.04 trillion. The net assets were recorded at 264.44 billion, up from 246.98 billion, indicating a Moderate move in net asset growth.

The unconsolidated interim statement of profit and loss highlighted a total income of 142.15 billion for the half-year, with a Minor move compared to the previous year. The net profit after taxation amounted to 46.16 billion, showing a Big move decrease from the 51.44 billion reported in the prior year. This translated to basic earnings per share of Rs 25.72.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Meezan Bank's financial performance continues to be under close observation by market analysts, particularly due to its significant asset growth and strategic decisions in managing Islamic financing assets.

The bank plans to electronically transmit its half-year report for the period ending June 30, 2025, through the Pakistan Unified Corporate Action Reporting System (PUCARS) within the stipulated time frame.