Pakistani banking stocks top Asia-Pacific rankings
BoP, NBP lead earnings. Analysts caution that the rally reflects a recovery from stressed levels, not a definitive reassessment Seven Pakistani banking stocks were ranked among the top performers in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, supported by a combination of low fundamental valuations, improving profitability, a relatively high interest rate environment, balance sheet cleaning and renewed investor confidence in Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook during the year. Pakistani banking stocks were led by Bank of Punjab (BOP), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Askari Bank Limited and Bank of Khyber in the top four positions, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market
