Bank of Punjab to Inject Rs. 1 Billion into Currency Exchange Subsidiary

The Bank of Punjab(BOP) has approved a capital injection of Rs. 1 billion into its subsidiary, BOP Exchange Private Limited. The decision was taken by the bank’s Board of Directors in a meeting held on February 17, 2026, according to an official disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The additional investment is intended to strengthen the financial position of BOP Exchange, enabling it to comply with regulatory capital requirements while expanding its operations in the exchange and remittance segment. The move comes as financial institutions increasingly focus on scaling their exchange and foreign currency businesses amid rising remittance flows and evolving regulatory frameworks. BOP Exchange Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of the Bank of Punjab, providing currency exchange and related financial services, and plays a role in facilitating foreign exchange transactions and remittances within the bank’s broader financial ecosystem.