Meezan Bank profit jumps 22pc
Meezan Bank Ltd recorded an unconsolidated profit of Rs7.9 billion for April-June, up 22 percent from a year back.
A regulatory filing demonstrated on Thursday the company also declared a cash dividend of Rs1.75 per share and a 10pc bonus shares entitlement.
“A significant increase in net spreads earned and other income remained the key highlights of the quarter,” said Insight Securities in a note to investors.
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