Pakistani Banks Dominate Asia-Pacific Performance Rankings

S&P Global Market Intelligence has released a report highlighting the stellar performance of Pakistan’s banking sector in the Asia-Pacific region.

The report states that six of the top ten best-performing banks in the region are from Pakistan. Bank of Punjab led the rankings, delivering a remarkable 333.8% total return to investors in 2025, the highest among regional banks.

National Bank of Pakistan followed with a 301.3% total return, while Askari Bank provided 194.2% returns in the same period. Bank of Khyber reported strong performance with 177.4% total return, and United Bank Limited posted 143% returns alongside a $3.8 billion market capitalization.

Other notable performers include MCB Bank, offering 119% return with a $140 million market cap, and Faysal Bank, providing 115% total return with a $500 million market cap.

The report also highlighted that the KSE-100 Index recorded gains for the third consecutive year, rising 51.2% in 2025. Pakistan’s economy grew at a 10.5% rate in 2025, according to the IMF.

Inflation in Pakistan also saw a sharp decline, falling from 12.6% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025, marking significant economic improvement.

Overall, the report underscores Pakistan’s banking and financial sector as a standout performer in the Asia-Pacific region.