press release

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HBL was nominated to chair the SCO Interbank Consortium Council for 2026–2027 following the Annual Council Meeting in Bishkek. The move supports deeper banking ties across the SCO region, as Pakistan prepares to chair in September 2026.

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PACRA upgraded The Bank of Punjab to AAA (long-term) from AA+ and kept A1+ short-term with a Stable Outlook. The milestone follows PKR 2T+ deposits and a near-doubling of operating profit.