Karachi: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has announced its financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2026, during a board meeting held on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The bank's board did not recommend any cash dividends, bonus issues, right shares, or other entitlements, according to the report released.

The bank's financial results, which include both standalone and consolidated statements, were presented during the meeting. The half-yearly report for the period will be transmitted separately through PUCARS within the specified time frame. The statements provided cover the bank's financial position, profit and loss, changes in equity, and cash flow.

The unconsolidated condensed interim statement of financial position as of June 30, 2026, shows the total assets of the bank at 7.84 trillion rupees, compared to 7.07 trillion rupees as of December 31, 2025. This marks a significant increase in assets. Investments have grown to 5.67 trillion rupees from 4.92 trillion rupees, and balances with other banks increased to 53.87 billion rupees from 33.44 billion rupees. However, advances have slightly decreased to 1.31 trillion rupees from 1.34 trillion rupees.

Liabilities have also seen a rise, with total liabilities reaching 7.37 trillion rupees, up from 6.54 trillion rupees at the end of 2025. A notable increase is observed in borrowings, which have surged to 2.82 trillion rupees from 1.69 trillion rupees, indicating a very large or significant move. Deposits and other accounts have decreased to 4.22 trillion rupees from 4.43 trillion rupees, marking a moderate move.

Net assets of the bank have decreased to 465.60 billion rupees from 531.42 billion rupees. The decline is attributed to a reduction in unappropriated profit, which now stands at 255.69 billion rupees, down from 301.77 billion rupees. Reserves have experienced a minor move, increasing to 85.51 billion rupees from 82.91 billion rupees.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the National Bank of Pakistan falls under the designated market category of banking. The bank's share capital remains unchanged at 21.28 billion rupees, with the surplus on revaluation of assets net of tax decreasing to 103.12 billion rupees from 125.46 billion rupees.

The bank's financial report highlights the changes in its financial position over the first half of 2026, with an emphasis on the significant fluctuations in its liabilities and investments, while refraining from issuing any shareholder entitlements.