August 06, 2025 (MLN): The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has officially entered the elite "Billion Dollar Club," becoming the fifth listed bank on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to cross the coveted $1 billion market capitalization mark.
NBP’s stock surged with gusto, rallying Rs12.37 intraday (+9.76%) to hit a high of Rs139.13, signalling strong investor confidence and bullish sentiment.
This milestone places NBP alongside financial heavyweights like UBL, MCB, HBL, and MEBL, underscoring the bank’s growing influence in Pakistan’s financial landscape.
With a market cap of $1.04bn, NBP now ranks 14th among PSX-listed giants, edging past EFERT and joining the ranks of BWCL and COLG.