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flag Pakistani banks surged in Q3 2025, led by Bank of Punjab’s 176.4% return, fueled by IMF-backed reforms and economic stabilization.

flag Pakistani banks led the Asia-Pacific region in third-quarter 2025 stock performance, with the Bank of Punjab posting a 176.4% total return, driven by investor confidence amid economic stabilization following a $7 billion IMF bailout. flag Reforms in privatization, taxation, energy, and digitalization helped strengthen macroeconomic conditions, while improved foreign reserves and a stabilized rupee supported gains. flag The KSE-100 index rose 11% in July and 11.4% in September. flag Despite strong banking sector performance, challenges like high energy costs and weak exports persist. flag Indonesia and Vietnam banks also posted gains, while Chinese and Indian lenders underperformed due to sluggish credit growth and domestic pressures.

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