Pan Asia Bank Crosses Rs. 350 Bn In Assets; 1H Profit Rises 16%

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Pan Asia Bank has surpassed Rs. 350 billion in total assets for the first time in its 31-year history, reporting a strong performance for the first half of 2026. For the six months ended 30 June, the Bank recorded a Profit After Tax of Rs. 2.5 billion, up 16% year-on-year, while Net Interest Income grew […]

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