KARACHI, Oct 24: Soneri Bank Limited posted a pre-tax profit of Rs1,635.33 million for the nine-month period which ended on September 30, 2012, a press release said.

The bank’s total revenue amounted to Rs4,851.51 million, reflecting a growth of 36.61 per cent from the previous year’s comparatives. The pre-tax profit of the bank, after registering a growth of 54.70 per cent, amounted to Rs1,635.33 million.

Bank Alfalah Bank Alfalah has announced strong financial results for the period ended September 30, 2012 demonstrating growth in earnings, a press release said.

The bank’s asset base rose to Rs515.665 billion from Rs468.173 billion at year end 2011. Consistent growth of over 13 per cent was reflected in the profit after taxation figure, which was posted at Rs3.398 billion for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, compared to Rs3.001 billion earned during the same period last year.

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