BOP Board approves up to Rs30bn equity injection by Punjab govt

The Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab (BOP), at its meeting held on August 7, 2026, approved a proposal for an equity injection of up to Rs 30 billion by the Government of Punjab through the issuance of ordinary shares, otherwise than by way of a rights issue. The transaction remains subject to all applicable statutory, corporate, shareholder and regulatory approvals. The proposed capital injection marks an important milestone in BOP’s ongoing transformation and is designed to strengthen the Bank’s capital base in support of its future growth ambitions.