Meezan Bank Ltd - 2005
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2005
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                                                           2005             2004
                                             Notes                Rupees in '000
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ASSETS:
Cash and balances with treasury banks         7       3,956,938        2,623,588
Balances with other banks                     8       2,855,823         1,751083
Due from financial institutions                               -                -
Investments                                   9       1,606,490        1,429,053
Financings                                   10      19,740,886       12,339,745
Other assets                                 11       2,210,100        1,349,184
Operating fixed assets                       12         305,585          204,737
                                                     30,675,822       19,697,390
LIABILITIES:
Bills payable                                13         260,732          196,145
Due to financial institutions                14       2,981,714        2,862,139
Deposits and other accounts                  15      22,769,262       13,769,807
Sub-ordinated loan                                            -                -
Liabilities against assets
 subject to finance leases                                    -                -
Other liabilities                            16       1,469,258          770,631
Deferred taxation                            17         170,274              286
                                                     27,651,240       17,599,008
Net assets                                            3,024,582        2,098,382
REPRESENTED BY:
Share capital                                18       2,036,582        1,346,017
Capital reserves                             19         666,322          256,578
Revenue reserves                             20         268,036          258,325
                                                      2,970,940        1,860,920
Advances against issue of right shares                        -          192,312
Surplus on revaluation of investments        21          53,642           45,150
                                                      3,024,582        2,098,382
Contingencies and commitments                22
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
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                                                           2005             2004
                                            Notes                 Rupees in '000
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Profit / return on financings, investments   23       1,459,229          534,400
 and placements earned
Return on deposits and other dues expenses   24         690,418          250,393
Net spread earned                                       768,811          284,007
Provision against non-performing financing 10.7          68,811           16,991
Provision / (reversal) for diminution in    9.2        (29,831)            1,750
 value of investments
Bad debts written off directly             10.8             - -                -
                                                         38,980           18,741
Net spread after provisions                             729,831          265,266
OTHER INCOME:
Fee, commission and brokerage income                    174,750          100,739
Capital gain on sale of investments                     209,402           81,223
Dividend income                                          92,569          108,592
Unrealised gain on held
 for trading investments                    9.1          57,792           42,081
Income from dealing in foreign currencies                77,961           26,830
Other income                                 25           9,677            5,628
Total other income                                      622,151          365,093
                                                      1,351,982          630,359
OTHER EXPENSES:
Administrative expenses                      26         718,384          409,296
Other provisions / write offs                -                -                -
Other charges                                27             482              185
Total other expenses                                    718,866          409,481
                                                        633,116          220,878
Extraordinary  unusual items                                  -                -
Profit before taxation                                  633,116          220,878
Taxation - current - for the year                         4,671            5,470
- prior years                                            39,002                -
- deferred                                              169,988          (8,950)
                                             28        213,661           (3,480)
Profit after taxation                                   419,455          224,358
Unappropriated profit brought forward                   191,559           12,073
                                                        611,014          236,431
APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERRED TO:
Statutory reserve                                      (83,891)         (44,872)
Reserve for issue of bonus shares                     (325,853)                -
                                                      (409,744)         (44,872)
Unappropriated profit carried forward                   201,270          191,559
Basic earnings per share - (Rupees)          29            2.28             1.37
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
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                                                           2005             2004
                                            Notes                 Rupees in '000
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Profit before taxation                                  633,116          220,878
Dividend income                                        (92,569)        (108,592)
                                                        540,547          112,286
Adjustments for non-cash charges
Provision against non-performing financings (net)        68,811           16,991
Provision  (reversal) for diminution                   (29,831)            1,750
 in value of investments
Unrealised gain on held for trading investments        (57,792)         (42,081)
Gain on sale of shares in a subsidiary company                -            (450)
Gain on sale of property, equipment and others            (163)            (704)
Depreciation                                             67,410           43,707
Amortisation                                              3,331            1,093
                                                         51,766           20,306
                                                        592,313          132,592
(INCREASE) / DECREASE IN OPERATING ASSETS:
Net investments in held for trading securities         (77,551)          244,474
Financings                                          (7,438,993)      (4,959,658)
Other assets                                          (901,393)        (656,842)
                                                    (8,417,937)      (5,372,026)
INCREASE IN OPERATING LIABILITIES:
Bills payable                                            64,587           27,083
Due to financial institutions                           119,575        1,873,175
Deposits and other accounts                           8,999,455        6,012,945
Other liabilities                                       698,634          393,288
                                                      9,882,251        8,306,491
                                                      2,056,627        3,067,057
Income tax paid                                         (6,147)          (7,112)
Net cash flow from operating activities               2,050,480        3,059,945
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net investments in
- held to maturity securities                             (852)        (120,893)
- available for sale securities                          54,262         (90,329)
- quoted associated undertakings                          6,640            4,080
- unquoted associated undertakings                     (94,780)        (286,000)
Sale proceeds on disposal of shares in                        -            5,300
 an unquoted subsidiary company
Dividends received                                       95,520          107,118
Investments in operating fixed assets                 (173,395)        (172,613)
Sale proceeds on disposal of property,                    1,969            2,317
 equipment and others
Net cash outflow from investing activities            (110,636)        (551 020)
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Amount received against issue of right shares           498,253          192,312
Dividend paid                                               (7)         (52,447)
Net cash flow from financing activities                 498,246          139,865
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents             2,438,090        2,648,790
Cash and cash equivalents as at January      30       4,374,671        1,725,881
Cash and cash equivalents as at December     30       6,812,761        4,374,671
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
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                                                               Capital reserves            Revenue reserves
                                   Share capital    Share       Statutory    Reserve for     General     Unappropriated       Total
                                                   premium       reserve       issue of      reserve        profit
                                                   account                      bonus
                                                                                shares
                                                                             Rupees in '000
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Balance as at January 1, 2004        1,064,045        33,333       211,706       106,405       209,000         12,073     1,636,562
Issue of bonus shares                  281,972      (33,333)             -     (106,405)     (142,234)              -             -
Profit after taxation for the year           -             -             -             -             -        224,358       224,358
Transfer to statutory reserve                -             -        44,872             -             -       (44,872)             -
Balance as at December 31, 2004      1,346,017             -       256,578             -        66,766        191,559     1,860,920
Issue of right shares                  351,135             -             -             -             -              -       351,135
Issue of right shares                  339,430             -             -             -             -              -       339,430
Profit after taxation for the year           -             -             -             -             -        419,455       419,455
Transfer to statutory reserve                -             -        83,891             -             -       (83,891)             -
Transfer to reserve for issue of
 bonus shares                                -             -             -       325,853             -      (325,853)             -
Balance as at December 31, 2005      2,036,582             -       340,469       325,853        66,766        201,270     2,970,940
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005
1. LEGAL STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Bank was incorporated in Pakistan on January 27, 1997 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and its shares are quoted on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

The Bank was registered as an 'Investment Finance company' on August 8, 1997 and carried on the business of investment bbanking as permitted under SR 585(I)/87 dated July 13, 1987 in accordance and in conformity with the principles of Islamic Shariah.

A 'certificate of commencement of business' was issued to the Bank on September 29, 1997.

The Bank was granted a 'Scheduled Islamic Commercial Bank' licence on January 31, 2002 and formally commenced operations as a scheduled Islamic commercial bank with effect from March 20, 2002 on receiving notification in this regard from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under section 37 of the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956.

Currently, the Bank is engaged in commercial, consumer and investment banking activities.

The Bank was operating through twenty eight branches as at December 31, 2005 (2004: sixteen).

Its registered office is at 3rd Floor, PNSC Building, Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These financial statements represent separate financial statements of Meezan Bank Limited.

The consolidated financial statements of the group are being issued separately.

The Bank provides financing mainly through murabaha, ijarah, musharakah, diminishing musharakah and export refinance under Islamic export refinance scheme.

Under murabaha the goods are purchased and are then sold to the customers on credit.

The purchases and sales arising under these arrangements are not reflected in these financial statements as such but are restricted to the amount of facility actually utilised and the appropriate portion of profit thereon.

The income on such financings is recognised in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shariah.

However income, if any, received which does not comply with the principles of Islamic Shariah is recognised as charity payable if so directed by the Executive Committee of the Shariah Supervisory Board.

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published approved accounting standards that are not yet effective:

Following amendments to existing standards applicable to the Bank have been published that are mandatory for the

Bank's accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2006 or later periods:

(i) IAS 19 (Amendments) - Employee Benefits effective from January 1, 2006

(ii) IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - Capital Disclosures effective from January 1, 2007

Adoption of the above amendments in standards may only impact the extent of disclosures presented in the financial statements.

Islamic Financial Accounting Standards 1 - Murabaha issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan becomes effective from period beginning on or after January 1, 2006.
3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with approved accounting standards requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates.

It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Bank's accounting policies.

The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are as follows:

(a) Critical judgement in classification of investments in accordance with the Bank's policy (notes 6.4.1 and 9).

(b) Assumption and estimation in recognition of provision for current taxation (current and prior years) and deferred taxation (notes 17, 22.4 and 28).

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectation of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
4. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

4.1. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (the Ordinance), the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 (the Ordinance), the directives issued by the SBP including format for financial statements of Bank issued by SBP through BSD Circular No 36 dated October 10, 2001, and the International Accounting Standards (IASs) issued by the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) and interpretations issued by Standing Interpretation Committee of IASC (the interpretations), as adopted in Pakistan.

However, the requirements of these Ordinances and the directives of the SBP have been followed in case where their requirements are not consistent with the requirements of the IASs and the interpretations.

4.2. The SBP through its BSD Circular letter No 10 dated August 26, 2002 has deferred the implementation of IAS 39, 'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement' and IAS 40, 'Investment Property' for banks in Pakistan.

Accordingly, the requirements of those IASs have not been considered in preparation of these financial statements.
5. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except that certain investments are valued at market rates in accordance with the requirements of SBP's BSD Circular No 10 dated July 13, 2004 as amended through BSD Circular No 11 dated August 4, 2004 and BSD Circular No 14 dated September 24, 2004.
6. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6.1. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash and balances with treasury banks and balances with other banks in current and deposit accounts.

6.2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

(i) Profit on murabaha financings and placements is recognised on accrual basis, except the profit required to be suspended in compliance with the prudential regulations issued by the SBP which is recorded on receipt basis.

Profit on murabaha is recognised on delivery of goods to the customer.

(ii) The Bank follows the finance method in recognising income on ijarah contracts.

Under this method the unearned income i.e. the excess of aggregate ijarah rentals over the cost of the asset and documentation charges under ijarah facility is deferred and then amortised over the term of the ijarah, so as to produce a constant rate of return on net investment in the ijarah.

Gains / losses on termination of ijarah contracts are recognised as income on a receipt basis.

Income on ijarah is recognised from the date of delivery of the respective assets to the mustajir.

(iii) Consistent with prior years, profit on diminishing musharakah financings are recognised on accrual basis.

Profit on musharakah financings is recognised on declaration of profit by musharakah partner.

(iv) Commission on letters of credit, acceptances and guarantees is recognised on receipt basis, except for commission on guarantees in excess of Rs 50,000 which is recognised over the period of the guarantee.

(v) Dividend income is recognised when the Bank's right to receive payment is established.

(vi) Purchase and sale of investments are recorded on the dates of contract.

Gains and losses on sale of investments are also recorded on those dates.

6.3. FINANCINGS

Financings are stated net of specific and general provisions against non-performing financings, if any, which are charged to the profit and loss account.

The Bank determines provisions against financings on a prudent basis in accordance with the prudential regulations issued by the SBP.

Financings are written off when it is considered that there is no realistic prospect of recovery.

6.4. INVESTMENTS

6.4.1. THE BANK CLASSIFIES ITS INVESTMENTS AS FOLLOWS

Held for trading

These are investments acquired principally for the purpose of generating profit from short-term fluctuations in price.

Held to maturity

These are investments with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity and the Bank has positive intent and ability to hold to maturity.

Available for sale

These are investments which do not fall under the 'held for trading' or 'held to maturity' categories.

6.4.2. THE BANK VALUES ITS INVESTMENTS AS FOLLOWS

-- Quoted securities, excluding investments categorised as 'held to maturity securities and investments in subsidiaries and associates, are stated at revalued amounts.

-- Investments in quoted associates are stated at cost.

-- Unquoted securities including investments in associates and subsidiaries are stated at cost less provision for impairment, if any.

-- Investments in securities categorised as 'held to maturity' are carried at amortised cost.

6.4.3. Any surplus / deficit arising as a result of revaluation of quoted securities categorised as 'available for sale' is presented below the shareholders' equity in the balance sheet while any surplus / deficit arising as a result of revaluation of 'held for trading' securities is credited / charged to the profit and loss account.

6.4.4. Cost of investment is determined on moving average basis.

The cost of acquisition of 'dealing securities' (i.e. quoted securities purchased and sold on the same day) is not considered for calculating the 'moving average cost' of other quoted securities (i.e. quoted securities sold after the date of purchase).

6.4.5. Impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an investment exceeds its expected recoverable amount.

An impairment loss is recognised in income currently.

6.5. OPERATING FIXED ASSETS

6.5.1. TANGIBLE ASSETS

Operating fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any identified impairment.

Depreciation is charged to the profit and loss account applying the straight line method whereby the depreciable cost of an asset is written off over its estimated service life.

The full annual rate of depreciation is applied on the depreciable cost of additions while no depreciation is charged on assets deleted during the year.

Capital work in progress is stated at cost.

Useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each balance sheet date, and adjusted if impact on depreciation is significant.

As of December 31, 2005, the Bank has estimated the residual values of its vehicles and accordingly the depreciable cost has been adjusted.

Had the residual values of vehicles not been considered for charging depreciation the profit after taxation for the year ended December 31, 2005 and net book values of the fixed assets as at that date would have been lower by Rs 1.446 million and Rs 2.751 million respectively.

The effect on profit after taxation for the future periods as a result of the subject residual values is not considered material.

Maintenance and normal repairs are charged to income as and when incurred.

Items of fixed assets costing Rs 10,000 or less are not capitalised and are charged off in the year of purchase.

Profit or loss on disposals of fixed assets is included in income currently.

The Bank assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that the operating fixed assets may be impaired.

If such indication exists, the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed to assess whether they are recorded in excess of their recoverable amounts.

Where carrying values exceeds the respective recoverable amount, assets are written down to their recoverable amounts and the resulting impairment charge is recognised in income.

6.5.2. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets comprise of computer software.

Accounting for such assets is on the same basis as for tangible fixed assets owned by the Bank.

As at December 31, 2005 the Bank has revised its estimate of useful lives of computer software and accordingly the amortisation charge has been adjusted.

Had the useful lives of computer software not been revised, the profit after taxation for the year ended December 31, 2005 and net book values of intangible assets would have been higher by Rs 0.781 million and Rs 1.487 million respectively.

The effect on profit after taxation for the future periods as a result of revision of useful lives is not considered material.

6.6. TAXATION

Current

The charge for taxation is based on expected taxable income for the year at current rates of taxation, and any adjustments to tax payable in respect of previous years, after taking into consideration available tax credits, rebates and tax losses etc.

Deferred

The Bank accounts for deferred taxation using the balance sheet liability method on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available and the credits will be utilised.

Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

6.7. STAFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Defined benefit plan

The Bank operates a funded gratuity scheme for all its permanent employees who have completed the minimum qualifying eligible service of one year.

The scheme was approved by the tax authorities in April 2000 and the last actuarial valuation was conducted as at December 31, 2005.

The projected unit credit method was used for actuarial valuation.

Actuarial gains or losses are recognised in accordance with the actuary's recommendation.

Defined contribution plan

The Bank also operates a recognised contributory provident fund for all its permanent employees.

Equal monthly contributions are made, both by the Bank and the employees, to the fund at a rate of 10% of basic salary.

6.8. FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in rupees at exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction.

Assets, liabilities and contingencies and commitments in foreign currencies except forward contract other than contracts with the SBP at the year end are reported in rupees at exchange rates prevalent on the balance sheet date.

Forward contracts other than contracts with the SBP relating to the foreign currency deposits are valued at forward rates applicable to the respective maturities of the relevant foreign exchange contract.

Forward contracts with the SBP relating to foreign currency deposits are valued at spot rate prevailing at the balance sheet date.

Exchange gains and losses are included in income currently.

6.9. PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Provisions are recognised when the Bank has a present legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

Contingent assets are not recognised, and are also not disclosed unless an inflow of economic benefits is probable and contingent liabilities are not recognised, and are disclosed unless the probability of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote.

Acceptances comprise undertakings by the Bank to pay bills of exchange drawn on customers.

The Bank expects most acceptances to be settled simultaneously with the reimbursement from the customers.

Acceptances are accounted for as off-balance sheet transactions and are disclosed as contingent liabilities and commitments.

6.10. OFFSETTING

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

6.11. COMPENSATED ABSENCES

The Bank recognises liability in respect of employees compensated absences in the period in which these are earned upto the balance sheet date.
7. CASH AND BALANCES WITH TREASURY BANKS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                            Notes                 Rupees in '000
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IN HAND:
- local currency                                        715,331          266,600
- foreign currencies                                    117,213           59,858
WITH THE SBP IN:
- local currency current accounts            7.1      2,982,789        2,199,745
- foreign currency current accounts          7.1        136,043           97,000
With National Bank of Pakistan in
- local currency current accounts                         5,562              385
                                                      3,956,938        2,623,588
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7.1. These represent local and foreign currency amounts required to be maintained by the Bank with the SBP as stipulated by the SBP.
8. BALANCES WITH OTHER BANKS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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IN PAKISTAN:
- on current accounts                                    57,689           21,818
- on deposit accounts                                         -          164,716
OUTSIDE PAKISTAN:
- on current accounts                                   856,399          817,793
- on deposit accounts                                 1,941,735          746,756
                                                      2,855,823        1,751,083
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9. INVESTMENTS
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                                                       2005                  2004
                                                     Held by    Given as               Held by    Given as
                                                    the Bank    collateral   Total    the Bank    collateral    Total
                                        Notes                             Rupees in '000
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INVESTMENTS BY TYPES:
Held for trading securities              9.3          298,449      -        298,449     178,817      -        178,817
Held to maturity securities              9.4          179,142      -        179,142     178,290      -        178,290
Available for sale securities              9          166,982      -        166,982     221,244      -        221,244
IN RELATED PARTIES:
Subsidiary (unquoted)                    9.6           63,050      -         63,050      63,050      -         63,050
Associates (quoted)                      9.7          525,106      -        525,106     351,746      -        351,746
Associates (unquoted)                    9.8          252,780      -        252,780     103,000      -        103,000
Advance against issue of shares of
Pak-Kuwait Takaful Company Limited                     17,000      -         17,000           -      -              -
Advance against issue of preference
 shares of Falcon Greenwood
(Private) Limited (an associate)                            -      -              -      72,000      -         72,000
Advance against issue of certificates
 by an associate                                            -      -              -     180,000      -        180,000
                                                    1,502,509      -      1,502,509   1,348,147      -      1,348,147
ADD: SURPLUS ON REVALUATION OF INVESTMENTS:
- 'Held for trading'                                   57,792      -         57,792      42,081      -         42,081
- 'Available for sale'                                 53,642      -         53,642      45,150      -         45,150
                                                    1,613,943      -      1,613,943   1,435,378      -      1,435,378
Less: Provision for diminution in value
Of investment                            9.2            7,453      -          7,453       6,325      -          6,325
                                                    1,606,490      -      1,606,490   1,429,053      -      1,429,053
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9.1. INVESTMENTS BY SEGMENTS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                            Notes                 Rupees in '000
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Fully paid up ordinary shares
- Listed companies                                      654,127          596,207
- Unlisted companies                                    174,050          166,050
Musharakah term finance certificates                     20,502           30,600
Term finance certificates                                29,563                -
Preference shares                                       141,780                -
Sukuk bonds                                  9.4        179,142          178,290
Units of an open end fund                               125,000          125,000
Certificates of a closed end fund                       161,345                -
Advance against issue of ordinary shares                 17,000                -
Advance against issue of preference shares                    -           72,000
Advance against issue of certificates                         -          180,000
                                                      1,502,509        1,348,147
ADD: SURPLUS ON REVALUATION OF INVESTMENTS:
- 'Held for trading'                                     57,792           42,081
- 'Available for sale'                                   53,642           45,150
                                                      1,613,943        1,435,378
Less: Provision for diminution in                         7,453            6,325
 value of investments                        9.2
                                                      1,606,490        1,429,053
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9.2. PARTICULARS OF PROVISION
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                                   2005                    2004
                                Associates     Others      Total    Associate    Others       Total
                                                        Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                     6,325           -       6,325       4,575      -          4,575
Transferred from provision against
 non-performing financings              -      30,959      30,959           -      -              -
Charge for the year                 1,128           -       1,128       1,750      -          1,750
Reversal                                -   (30,959)     (30,959)           -      -              -
                                    1,128    (30,959)    (29,831)       1,750      -          1,750
Closing balance                     7,453           -       7,453       6,325      -          6,325
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9.3. HELD FOR TRADING SECURITIES

The Bank holds investments in ordinary shares of Rs 10 each, unless stated otherwise, in the following listed investee companies:
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Name of the investee company                                     2005        2004        2005        2004
                                                            Number of shares        Cost / carrying value
                                                Notes                                      Rupees in '000
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TEXTILE COMPOSITE:
Nishat (Chunian) Limited                                            -      50,000           -       3,910
Nishat Mills Limited                                          125,000           -      13,021           -
SYNTHETIC AND RAYON:
Dewan Salman Fibres Limited                                   905,000           -      18,611           -
CEMENT:
DG Khan Cement Company Limited                                133,000      60,000      13,992       2,870
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited                             153,000           -       5,797           -
REFINERY:
National Refinery Limited                                      72,000      26,000      27,295       4,160
POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION:
Hub Power Company Limited                                     882,500      94,500      23,955       3,357
Kot Addu Power Company Limited                                 50,000           -       1,941           -
OIL AND GAS MARKETING:
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited                             22,500     129,500       8,447      35,018
Shell Pakistan Limited                                              -       8,000           -       3,354
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited                              309,712      39,712       8,412       1,168
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION:
Pakistan Oilfields Limited                                    153,000      55,000      43,656      11,818
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited                       155,000           -      16,574           -
Pakistan Petroleum Limited                                     75,000           -      15,565           -
AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER:
Agriauto Industries Limited                      9.3.1        180,000     180,000       9,792       8,865
Dewan Farooque Motors Limited                                  85,000           -       2,606           -
Indus Motor Company Limited                                    50,000           -       6,291           -
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION:
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (A)                      -     953,500           -      38,466
Callmate Telips Telecom Limited                               354,750           -      10,020           -
FERTILISER:
Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited                               120,000           -      18,437           -
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Company Limited                     35,000           -       1,340           -
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited                              269,775     546,365      24,256      53,854
CHEMICAL:
ICI Pakistan Limited                                           50,000           -       7,008           -
PAPER AND BOARD:
Packages Limited                                              120,116      81,712      21,433      11,026
FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS:
Unilever Pakistan Limited                        9.3.2              -         980           -         874
MISCELLANEOUS:
Tri-Pack Films Limited                                              -         900           -          77
                                                                                      298,449     178,817
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9.3.1. The nominal value of these shares is Rs 5 each.

9.3.2. The nominal value of these shares is Rs 50 each.

9.4. HELD TO MATURITY SECURITIES
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Name of the investee entity                          2005        2004        2005        2004
                                                      Number of bonds                Cost
                                       Notes                                    Rupees in '000
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Sukuk bonds
Qatar Global Sukuk Bonds
(Sukuk - Qatar)                         9.4.1    1,000,000   1,000,000      59,714      59,430
Dubai Sukuk Bonds (Sukuk - Dubai)       9.4.2    2,000,000   2,000,000     119.428     118,860
                                                                           179,142     178,290
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9.4.1. The paid up value of Sukuk - Qatar is US $ 1 per bond.

The return on Sukuk - Qatar is on the basis of London inter-bank offered rate plus a fixed credit spread of forty basis points.

These bonds will mature in 2010.

9.4.2. The paid up value of Sukuk - Dubai is US $ 1 per bond.

The return on Sukuk - Dubai is on the basis of London inter-bank offered rate plus a fixed credit spread of forty five basis points.

These bonds will mature in 2009.

9.5. AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES

The Bank holds investments in ordinary shares, musharakah term finance certificates (MTFCs) and term finance certificates (TFCs) of a nominal value of Rs 10 each, unless stated otherwise, in the following listed investee companies:
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Name of the investee company                                    2005        2004        2005        2004
                                                               Number of shares/                Cost
                                                Notes           certificates               Rupees in 000
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ORDINARY SHARES
AUTO ASSEMBLER:
Agriautos Industries Limited                     9.3.1      120,000      120,000      5,929        5,929
POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION:
Hub Power Company Limited                                  1,500,000   1,500,000      49,000      49,000
OIL AND GAS MARKETING:
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited                            75,280     100,280      20,569      27,401
Shell Pakistan Limited                                        35,750      45,000       9,727      15,305
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited                             600,000   1,100,000      16,422      30,107
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION:
Pakistan Oilfields Limited                                         -     100,000           -      21,488
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION:
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (A)                     -     476,500           -      15,555
FERTILISER:
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited                            288,586      172,500      11,537      11,537
PAPER AND BOARD:
Packages Limited                                              44,100      30,000       3,733       1,829
FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS:
Unilever Pakistan Limited                        9.3.2             -      14,000           -      12,493
MTFCs:
Sitara Chemicals Limited                         9.5.1         6,120       6,120      20,502      30,600
TFCs:
Dewan Cement Limited
(formerly Pakland Cement Limited)                  9.5             -           -      29,563           -
                                                                                     166,982     221,244
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9.5.1. The paid up value of MTFCs is Rs 3,350 (2004: Rs 5,000) per certificate. The return on MTFCs is on Musharakah basis and will mature in 2006 and 2007.

9.5.2. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Bank has reclassified the loan amounting to Rs 30.959 million receivable from Dewan Cement Limited (formerly Pakland Cement Limited) as part of its investments in TFCs as 'available for sale' securities in accordance with the SBP's Circular No BPD/PU-22/22.03/15749/2005/8720 dated July 14, 2005.

The provision against these investment has been reversed as repayments from these TFCs are being received in accordance with the repayment schedule.

The Bank holds following TFCs in the company:

Series 'A' TFCs having face value of Rs 31.300 million; and

Series 'B' TFCs having face value of Rs 5.600 million.

Series 'A' TFCs represents principal amount and carries a yield of 6 months ask KIBOR + 2.5 percent whereas Series 'B' has been issued for accrued markup and carries no yield.

The TFCs will be redeemed between the periods January 15, 2006 to July 15, 2013.

Subsequent to year end the Bank has disposed off its investment in Series 'A' TFCs subject to certain conditions.

The income relating to mark-up on TFCs have not been taken to profit and loss account pending its review in accordance with the Shariah requirements.

9.6. SUBSIDIARY (UNQUOTED)
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Particulars             2005       2004     2005       2004   Percentage   Break up     Latest        Name of the
                                                              of equity   value per   available   chief executive
                      Number of                                holding       share    financial
                       Shares             Rupees in '000          %         Rupees   statements
=================================================================================================================
Al Meezan Investment  650,000   650,000   63,050     63,050       65        396.37    December 31,   Mr Mohammad
Management Limited                                                                    2005*          Shoaib
(ordinary shares)
- note 9.6.1
Total                                     63,050     63,050
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*HaIf yearly unaudited financial statements.

9.6.1. The nominal value of these shares is Rs 100 each.

9.7. ASSOCIATES (QUOTED)

The Bank holds investments in ordinary shares, certificates and units of Rs 10 each, unless stated otherwise, in the following listed investee entities:
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Name of the investee entity                         2005        2004    Percentage      2005      2004
                                                                       of direct equity
                                               Number of shares /         holding
                                   Note        certificates / units         %           Rupees in '000
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ORDINARY SHARES
CLOSED END MUTUAL FUND:
Al Meezan Mutual Fund Limited                  3,160,680   1,784,800       2.64       24,165    12,150
CERTIFICATES OF CLOSED END FUND:
Meezan Balanced Fund                           16,134,468          -       N/A       161,345         -
MODARABA:
Fayzan Manufacturing Modaraba                  21,457,500  21,457,500     23.84      214,596   214,596
UNITS OF AN OPEN END FUND:
Meezan Islamic Fund                 9.7.1      3,687,954   2,841,095       N/A       125,000   125,000
                                                                                     525,106   351,746
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9.7.1. The nominal value of these units is Rs 50 each.

9.7.2. The above associates are incorporated in Pakistan.

9.7.3. Investments in quoted associates have a market value of Rs 726.009 million (2004: Rs 480.230 million).

9.8. ASSOCIATES (UNQUOTED)

The Bank holds investments in ordinary shares of Rs 10 each, unless stated otherwise, and preference shares of Rs 100 each in the following unlisted investee companies:
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Particular                                   2005        2004        2005       2004    Percentage  Break up      Latest      Name of the
                                                                                        of equity   value per    available    chief executive
                                        Number of                                        holding      share      financial
                              Notes     shares / certificates   Rupees in' 000              %        Rupees     statements
===============================================================================================================================================
Plexus (Private)                                                                                               December 31,    Mr Ariful Islam
Limited                                 1,499,980   1,499,980     15,000       15,000       50         6.71    2005*
Faysal Management                                                                                              December 31,    Mr Khalid S.
 Services (Private)                                                                                            2005           Tirmizey
 Limited                       9.8.1     540,000     540,000      54,000       54,000       30        117.80
Blue Water (Private)                                                                                           December 31,    Mr Shuja-ul-Mulk
Limited                        9.8.1       90,000      90,000       9,000       9,000       30           100   2005*
Falcon Greenwood                                                                                               December 31,    Mr Abbas Khan
(Private) Limited                                                                                              2005*
- Ordinary shares -
                               9.8.1     250,000     250,000      25,000       25,000       25           100
- Preference shares -
                               9.8.2    1,417,800           -     141,780           -      N/A           N/A
Pak-Kuwait Takaful                                                                                             December 31,    Mr lstaqbal
 Company Limited                          800,000           -       8,000           -       10          8.59   2005*          Mehdi
Total                                                             252,780     103,000
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Unaudited

9.8.1. The nominal value of these shares is Rs 100 each.

9.8.2. The nominal value of these preference shares is Rs 100 each. The preference shares have no voting rights.

These preference shares are redeemable at the option of the investee company.

9.8.3. The above associates are incorporated in Pakistan.
10. FINANCINGS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Notes                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
IN PAKISTAN:
Murabaha financings                                   8,117,096        4,856,083
Net investment in ijarah                    10.2      5,103,433        3,221,480
Export refinance under Islamic scheme                 2,923,000        2,705,274
Diminishing musharakah financings - housing           1,900,763          677,349
Diminishing musharakah financings - others              983,557          467,269
Musharakah financings                                   104,500          104,500
Financings against bills - salam                        260,532          183,166
Financings against bills - murabaha                     353,433           87,779
Loans, running finances, etc.               10.3        111,246          115,667
Total financings               10.4, 10.5 & 10.6     19,857,560       12,418,567
Less: Provision against
 non-performing financings                  10.7        116,674           78,822
                                                     19,740,886       12,339,745
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10.1. PARTICULARS OF FINANCINGS

10.1.1.
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
IN:
- local currency                                     18,894,113       12,132,123
- foreign currencies                                    846,773          207,622
                                                     19,740,886       12,339,745
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10.1.2.
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
Short-term (for up to one year)                      13,211,186        8,583,182
Long-term (for over one year)                         6,529,700        3,756,563
                                                     19,740,886       12,339,745
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10.2. NET INVESTMENT IN IJARAH
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                                         2005                                            2004
                          Not later   Later than     Over         Total   Not later   Later than     Over         Total
                          than one     one and       five                 than one     one and       five
                             year        less       years                    year        less       years
                                      than five                                       than five
                                        years                                           years
                                                              Rupees in '000
=======================================================================================================================
ljarah rentals receivable 1,748,678   2,918,730     677,989   5,345,397     950,976   2,332,991       9,697   3,293,664
Residual value              137,663     679,568      68,397     885,628      14,650     452,418         395     467,463
Minimum ijarah payments   1,886,341   3,598,298     746,386   6,231,025     965,626   2,785,409      10,092   3,761,127
Profits for future periods  467,125     572,543      87,924   1,127,592     223,969     313,486       2,192     539,647
Present value of minimum
 ijarah payments          1,419,216   3,025,755     658,462   5,103,433     741,657   2,471,923       7,900   3,221,480
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10.3. This includes Rs 84.493 million (2004: Rs 56.691 million) representing mark-up free loans to staff advanced under the Bank's human resource policies.

10.4. LOANS AND FINANCINGS TO EXECUTIVES AND A DIRECTOR
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                                     Executives                 Director
                                   2005       2004         2005        2004
                                                                  Rupees in
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Opening balance                  36,087      23,329         960       1,093
Loans disbursed during the year  24,871      16,519           -           -
Loans repaid during the year    (6,640)     (3,761)       (133)       (133)
Closing balance                  54,318      36,087         827         960
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10.5. PARTICULARS OF LOANS AND FINANCINGS TO EXECUTIVES, DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATED COMPANIES ETC.
===========================================================================================
                                                     Balance as at            Maximum total
                                                      December 31,                amount of
                                                          2005         financings including
                                                                       temporary financings
                                                                   granted during the year*
                                                Notes                        Rupees in '000
===========================================================================================
Debts due by directors, executives
 or officers of the Bank or any of them either
 severally or jointly with any other persons               121,902                  121,902
Debts due by companies or firms in which
 the directors of the Bank are interested as
 directors, partners or in the case
 of private companies as members                 10.5.1    311,912                  311,912
Debts due by subsidiary companies,
 controlled firms, managed modarabas
 and other related parties                       10.5.2      2,187                    2,541
                                                           436,001                  436,355
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* The maximum amount has been calculated by reference to month end balances.

10.5.1. This represents a musharakah facility outstanding from Blue Water (Private) Limited (an associated company) amounting to Rs 94.500 million (2004: Rs 94.500 million) and murabaha, financings against bills and ijarah facilities outstanding from The General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited (an associated company) amounting to Rs 50 million, Rs 72.015 million and Rs 95.396 million (2004: Rs 52.417 million) respectively.

The musharakah facility is secured against equitable mortgage over property, whereas murabaha and financings against bills and ijarah facilities are secured against hypothecation charge over present and future stocks, book debts and the rented assets respectively.

10.5.2. This represents an ijarah facility outstanding from Al Meezan Investment Management Limited (a subsidiary company).

The ijarah facility is secured against the respective assets.

10.6. Financings include Rs 183.373 million (2004: Rs 59.971 million) which have been placed under non-performing status as detailed below:
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Category of classification  Domestic  Overseas    Total   Provision    Provision
                                                       required             held
                                            Rupees in '000
================================================================================
Substandard                  89,771       -       89,771      20,788      20,788
Doubtful                     47,557       -       47,557         120         120
Loss                         46,045       -       46,045      46,045      46,045
                           1 83,373       -      183,373      66,953      66,953
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10.7. PARTICULARS OF PROVISION AGAINST NON-PERFORMING FINANCINGS
==========================================================================================================
                                                    2005                                2004
                                     Specific      General      Total     Specific     General       Total
                          Note                                     Rupees in '000
==========================================================================================================
Opening balance                         59,971      18,851      78,822      62,192           -      62,192
Transfer to 'available
 for sale' investments                (30,959)           -    (30,959)           -           -           -
Charge for the year                     37,941      30,870      68,811       2,620      18,851      21,471
Reversals                                    -           -           -     (4,480)           -     (4,480)
                                        37,941      30,870      68,811    (1,860)       18,851      16,991
Amounts written off        10.8              -           -           -       (361)           -       (361)
Closing balance                        66,953      49,721     116,674      59,971      18,851       78,822
==========================================================================================================
10.7.1. During the year, the State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks to classify their non-performing financings and determine provision for doubtful financings in accordance with BSD Circular No 7 dated November 1, 2005.

Accordingly, the Bank has classified its non-performing financings and determined provision for doubtful financings in accordance with aforementioned circular.

The effect of this change in determination of provision is not considered to be material.

10.7.2. The Bank has maintained a general reserve (provision) in accordance with the applicable requirements of the prudential regulations for consumer financing issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.

10.8. PARTICULARS OF WRITE OFFS

10.8.1.
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
================================================================================
Against provision                           10.7              -              361
Directly charged to profit and loss account                   -                -
                                                              -              361
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10.8.2.
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
Write offs of Rs 500,000 and above                            -                -
Write offs below Rs 500,000                                   -              361
                                                              -              361
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11. OTHER ASSETS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
================================================================================
Profit/ return accrued in local currency                308,282          106,650
Profit/ return accrued in foreign currencies              7,144            1,945
Advances, deposits, advance                             203,208          150,044
 rent and other prepayments
Advance taxation (payments less provisions)             150,193          187,719
Receivables on account of sale of securities            761,543          318,524
Dividends receivable                                        765            3,716
Stamps                                                    2,202            1,494
Advance against future murabaha                         368,818          325,046
Advances against future ijarah                          382,981          247,632
Security deposits                                         6,208            5,928
Unrealised gain (net) on forward                         17,038                -
 foreign exchange contracts
Prepaid exchange risk fee                                    47               42
Other                                       11.1          1,671              444
                                                      2,210,100         1349,184
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11.1. This represents amount recoverable from the SBP upon encashment of various instruments on behalf of the SBP by the Bank.
12. OPERATING FIXED ASSETS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Notes                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
TANGIBLE ASSETS:
- Capital work-in-progress                  12.1         26,895           12,830
- Property, equipment and others            12.2        265,367          182,767
                                                        292,262          195,597
Intangible assets                           12.4         13,323            9,140
                                                        305,585          204,737
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12.1. CAPITAL WORK-IN-PROGRESS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
- Advances to suppliers and                              15,455            4,792
   contractors for building renovation
- Advances for computer hardware                          1,806                -
- Advances for purchase of vehicles                       3,999            8,038
- Advances for computer software                          5,635                -
                                                         26,895           12,830
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12.2. PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND OTHERS
=============================================================================================================
                                     COST                          DEPRECIATION
                          As at    Additions/   As at     As at     Charge/     As at     Net book    Rate of
                         January   (disposals)December   January      (on     December    value as at  depre-
                         1, 2005              31, 2005   1, 2005   disposals)  31, 2005    December   ciation
                                                                                           31, 2005         %
                                              Rupees in '000
=============================================================================================================
Land and buildings        55,329          -     55,329     2,766      2,766       5,532      49,797         5
Leasehold improvements    61,021     57,071    118,092     9,400     11,810      21,210      96,882        10
Furniture and fixtures    12,453     13,840     26,293     2,366      2,625       4,991      21,302        10
Electrical, office and
 computer equipments      75,999     51,372    126,911    39,852     37,946      77,360      49,551        33
                                                 (460)                            (438)
Vehicles                  53,214     29,533     78,288    20,865     12,263      30,453      47,835        20
                                    (4,459)                         (2,675)
2005                     258,016    151,816    404,913    75,249     67,410     139,546     265,367
                                    (4,919)                         (3,113)
2004                      97,973    163,451    258,016    33,337     43,707      75,249     182,767
                                    (3,408)                         (1,795)
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12.3. PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND OTHERS - MOVEMENT OF NET BOOK VALUE
=================================================================================================================
                                  Land and     Leasehold     Furniture    Electrical,     Vehicles          Total
                                 buildings    improvements  and fixtures   office and
                                                                            computer
                                                                           equipments
                                                            Rupees in '000
=================================================================================================================
At January 1, 2004
Cost                                      -        26,534         6,155        32,971        32,313        97,973
Accumulated depreciation                  -         3,298         1,121        16,894        12,024        33,337
Net book value                            -        23,236         5,034        16,077        20,289        64,636
Year ended December 31, 2004
Additions                            55,329        34,487         6,298        43,695        23,642       163,451
Net book value of disposals               -             -             -           412         1,201         1,613
Depreciation charge                   2,766         6,102         1,245        23,213        10,381        43,707
                                     52,563        51,621        10,087        36,147        32,349       182,767
Year ended December 31, 2005
Additions                                 -        57,071        13,840        51,372        29,533       151,816
Net book value of disposals               -             -             -            22         1,784         1,806
Depreciation charge                   2,766        11,810         2,625        37,946        12,263        67,410
Net book value as at
 December 31, 2005                   49,797        96,882        21,302        49,551        47,835       265,367
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12.3.1. The break-up of cost of land and buildings between the two separate categories has not been disclosed as the subject purchase was made for an overall price.

12.3.2. Included in cost of property, equipment and others are fully depreciated items still in use aggregating Rs 15.058 million (2004: Rs 6.986 million).

12.3.3. Details of disposal of fixed assets to executives and other persons are as follows:
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Description             Cost   Accumulated  Net book    Sale     Mode of       Particulars of purchaser
                               depreciation  value    proceeds   disposal
                                 Rupees in '000
============================================================================================================
ELECTRICAL, OFFICE
 AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENTS:
Mobile                    14            9         5         5    Bank policy   Mr Aqeel Ahmed Siddiqui
                                                                               (Ex-employee)
Mobile                    12            4         8         4    Bank policy   Mr Pervez Mobin
                                                                               (Ex-employee)
Mobile                    14            5         9         4    Bank policy   Mr Gohar lqbal Sheikh
                                                                               (Ex-employee)
Fax Machine               76           76         -         5    Trade-in      Mansha Brothers
                                                                               5 - Amber Palm Block-B,
                                                                               Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi
Computers                344          344         -        25    Negotiation   Various buyers
VEHICLES:
Honda Civic              955          573       382       509    Bank policy   Mr Aqeel Ahmed Siddiqui
                                                                               (Ex-employee)
Toyota Corolla         1,169          701       468       526     Bank policy   Mr Gohar lqbal Sheikh
                                                                               (Ex-employee)
Suzuki Cultus            555          333       222       231     Bank policy   Ms Mehnaz lkram (Employee)
Honda Civic              995          597       398       398     Bank policy   Mr Ayaz Wasay (Ex-employee)
Honda City               785          471       314       262     Bank policy   Mr M. Rizvi (Employee)
                       4,919        3,113     1,806     1,969
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12.4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
===================================================================================================================
                                    COST                             AMORTISATION
                         As at   Additions       As at       As at      Charge       As at    Net book      Rate of
                       January                December     January                December   value as at  amortisa-
                       1, 2005                31, 2005     1, 2005                31, 2005    December         tion
                                                                                              31, 2005            %
                                                                     Rupees in '000
===================================================================================================================
Computer software       10,928       7,514      18,442       1,788       3,331       5,119      13,323           20
2004                     5,328       5,600      10,928         695       1,093       1,788       9,140           10
===================================================================================================================
12.5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS - MOVEMENT OF NET BOOK VALUE
===================================================================================================================
                                 Year ended December 31, 2005                          Year ended December 31, 2004
                      Net book   Additions   Amortisa-    Net book    Net book   Additions   Amortisa-     Net book
                     value as at             tion charge value as at value as at            tion charge value as at
                     January 1,             for the year December 31, January 1,           for the yearDecember 31,
                          2005                                2005        2004                                 2004
                                                              Rupees in '000
===================================================================================================================
Computer software        9,140       7,514       3,331      13,323       4,633       5,600       1,093        9,140
===================================================================================================================
13. BILLS PAYABLE
================================================================================
                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
In Pakistan                                             260,732          196,145
Outside Pakistan                                              -                -
                                                        260,732          196,145
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14. DUE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
In Pakistan                                           2,981,714        2,862,139
Outside Pakistan                                              -                -
                                                      2,981,714        2,862,139
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14.1. PARTICULARS OF DUE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
In local currency                                     2,922,000        2,835,274
In foreign currencies                                    59,714           26,865
                                                      2,981,714        2,862,139
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14.2. DETAILS OF DUE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
================================================================================
                                                           2005             2004
                                         Note                     Rupees in '000
================================================================================
SECURED:
Under Islamic export refinance scheme     14.2.1      2,922,000        2,665,274
UNSECURED:
Call borrowing                                                -          170,000
Others                                                  59,714            26,865
                                                     2,981,714         2,862,139
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14.2.1. These borrowings are on a profit and loss sharing basis maturing between January 2 to June 28, 2006 and are secured against demand promissory notes executed in favour of the SBP.

A limit of Rs 4,500 million has been allocated to the Bank by the SBP under Islamic export refinance scheme for the financial year ending June 30, 2006.
15. DEPOSITS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
CUSTOMERS:
- Fixed deposits schemes                              6,492,676        4,628,446
- Savings deposits                                    7,500,017        5,113,127
- Current accounts - non-remunerative                 5,028,807        3,134,172
- Margin                                                207,290           90,675
                                                     19,228,790       12,966,420
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
- Remunerative deposits                               3,534,865          784,038
- Non-remunerative deposits                               5,607           19,349
                                                      3,540,472          803,387
                                                     22,769,262       13,769,807
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15.1. PARTICULARS OF DEPOSITS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
================================================================================
IN:
- local currency                                     21,605,754       12,914,624
- foreign currencies                                  1,163,508          855,183
                                                     22,769,262       13,769,807
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16. OTHER LIABILITIES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Notes                  Rupees in '000
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RETURN ON DEPOSITS AND OTHER DUES:
- payable in local currency                 16.1        171,182           76,211
- payable in foreign currencies                           1,436              818
Unearned commission                                      11,869            7,803
Accrued expenses                            16.2         51,000           23,260
Advance payments                                          7,720           10,879
Unclaimed dividends                                         855              862
Unrealised loss (net) on forward
 foreign exchange contracts                                   -            1,184
Payable to defined benefit plan             32.3          5,627            6,530
Provision against off-balance
 sheet obligations                          16.3          1,600            1,600
Security deposits against ijarah                        885,628          480,863
Payable on account
 of purchase of securities                              149,552           64,449
Other staff benefits                                    108,361           64,373
Others                         16.4, 16.5 & 16.6         74,428           31,799
                                                      1,469,258          770,631
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16.1. It includes Rs 49.006 million (2004: Rs 10.357 million) in respect of return accrued on borrowings from the SBP under the Islamic export refinance scheme.

16.2. It includes Rs 7.4 million payable to a subsidiary.

16.3. PROVISION AGAINST OFF-BALANCE SHEET OBLIGATIONS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                         Note                     Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                           16.3.1          1,600            1,600
Charge for the year                                           -                -
Reversals                                                     -                -
Amount written off                                            -                -
Closing balance                                           1,600            1,600
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16.3.1. This represents provision made against a bail bond issued on behalf of former employees of Societe Generale, The French and International Bank in a suit pending before a court.

16.4. It includes charity payable aggregating Rs 6.740 million (2004: Rs 2.889 million).

Charities amounting to Rs 0.5 million and Rs 0.649 million during the year ended December 31, 2005 were paid to the The Citizen Foundation and Alamgir Welfare Trust respectively.

None of the other individuals received charity in excess of Rs 100,000 each.

Charity and donation were not paid to any individual / organisation in which a director or his spouse had any interest at any time during the year.

16.5. It includes donation payable aggregating Rs 4 million for relief efforts for earthquake victims.

16.6 It includes amounts aggregating Rs 2.700 million and Rs 1 million which the Bank had earned from murabaha financings and income from dealing in foreign currencies respectively.

These incomes have not been recognised as income on the directives of Bank's Shariah Advisor pending a detail review of the underlying transactions by the Shariah Supervisory Board.

The related incomes may not be in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shariah.
17. DEFERRED TAXATION
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Notes                  Rupees in '000
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(DEBIT) / CREDIT BALANCES ARISING ON ACCOUNT OF:
Excess of tax written down values
 over accounting net book values
 of owned assets                                          2,919            1,397
Other staff benefits                                   (37,926)         (24,461)
Excess of ijarah financings over tax
 written down values of ijarah assets                   253,400          113,504
Carried forward unassessed tax losses                  (29,480)         (86,284)
Excess of tax written down values over
 accounting net book values of investments              (2,609)          (2,404)
Provision against non-performing financings            (14,070)            (858)
Others                                                  (1,960)            (608)
                                                        170,274              286
Payable to defined benefit plan             32.3          5,627            6,530
Provision against off-balance                             1,600            1,600
 sheet obligations                          16.3
Security deposits against ijarah                        885,628          480,863
Payable on account of
 purchase of securities                                 149,552           64,449
Other staff benefits                                    108,361           64,373
Others                         16.4, 16.5 & 16.6         74,428           31,799
                                                      1,469,258          770,631
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17.1. The Bank has an aggregate amount of Rs 84.229 million (2004: 227.063 million) available as carried forward unassessed tax losses as at December 31, 2005.

The management is confident that sufficient taxable profits will be available in the future against which these tax losses shall be offset.

Accordingly, the full amount of carried forward tax losses has been considered in calculating the deferred tax balance.
18. SHARE CAPITAL

18.1. AUTHORISED, ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL

A summary of the movement on ordinary share capital is given below:
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                                                                 Ordinary shares
                                                         Number           Amount
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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AUTHORISED CAPITAL:
As at January 1, 2005                               200,000,000        2,000,000
Increase during the year                            100,000,000        1,000,000
As at December 31, 2005                             300,000,000        3,000,000
ISSUED CAPITAL:
As at January 1, 2004                               106,404,514        1,064,045
Ordinary shares of Rs 10 each                        28,197,195          281,972
 issued as bonus shares
Right issue at Rs 10 each                            35,113,489          351,135
As at December 31, 2004                             169,715,198        1,697,152
Right issue at Rs 10 each                            33,943,039          339,430
As at December 31, 2005                             203,658,237        2,036,582
Subscribed and paid-up capital
 as at January 1, 2004                              106,404,514        1,064,045
Issue of bonus shares                                28,197,195          281,972
As at December 31, 2004                             134,601,709        1,346,017
Right issue at Rs 10 each                            69,056,528          690,565
As at December 31, 2005                             203,658,237        2,036,582
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18.2. The Bank intends to issue 9.9 million ordinary shares of Rs 10 each having a face value of Rs 99 million under an employee stock option plan.
19. CAPITAL RESERVES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
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Statutory reserve                           19.1        340,469          256,578
Reserve for issue of bonus shares                       325,853                -
                                                        666,322          256,578
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19.1. Under section 21 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 an amount not less than 20% of the profit is to be transferred to create a reserve fund till such time the reserve fund and the share premium account equal the amount of the paid up capital.
20. REVENUE RESERVES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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General reserve                                          66,766           66,766
Unappropriated profit                                   201,270          191,559
                                                        268,036          258,325
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21. SURPLUS ON REVALUATION OF INVESTMENTS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Quoted shares                                            50,772           40,866
Other securities (Quoted MTFCs)                           2,870            4,284
                                                         53,642           45,150
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22. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

22.1. DIRECT CREDIT SUBSTITUTES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Government                                               82,298           66,587
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22.2. TRANSACTION RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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GUARANTEES FAVOURING:
- Government                                          1,851,267        2,188,156
- Banks                                                  18,397           32,717
- Others                                              1,224,058          714,812
                                                      3,093,722        2,935,685
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22.3. TRADE RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Import letters of credit                              5,880,513        2,880,866
Acceptances                                           2,242,686        1,236,296
                                                      8,123,199        4,117,162
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22.4. While finalising the issues set aside by CIT, Appeals under order No Jud-11/R.P/cos-1/2000-2001/1415 for the income year ended June 30, 2001 (assessment year 2001 -2002) the assessing officer has subjected to tax the gain on foreign currency deposits claimed as exempt in the return of income.

The Bank has filed an appeal in Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The matter is pending hearing in the tribunal.

The amount of tax levied by the assessing officer on such gain aggregated Rs 141.689 million, whereas the net tax liability for the aforesaid assessment year and other relevant assessment years after considering relief for the related expenditure amounts to approximately Rs 41 million.

The management is confident that the ultimate outcome of the appeal would be in favour of the Bank especially for the reason that the State Bank of Pakistan through its letter No 6226/Sec-296-2001 dated October 3, 2001 has confirmed that the assessee's deposits were covered under the Protection of Economic Reforms Act, 1992.

Accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the financial statements in this regard.

22.5.
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Commitments in respect of Financings                 13,417,146       10,754,024
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22.6. COMMITMENTS IN RESPECT OF FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Purchases                                             1,908,163          573,145
Sales                                                 4,641,603        1,808,208
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22.7. OTHER COMMITMENTS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Bills for collection (inland)                            16,108           32,249
Bills for collection (foreign)                        1,146,365          934,538
                                                      1,162,473          966,787
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23. PROFIT / RETURN ON FINANCINGS, INVESTMENTS AND PLACEMENTS EARNED
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
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ON FINANCINGS TO:
- Customers                                           1,422,098          513,397
- Financial institutions                                      -                -
On investments in
- 'Held to maturity' securities             23.1          6,667            1,639
- 'Available for sale' securities                         3,066            5,327
On deposits with financial institutions                  27,398           14,037
                                                     1,459,229           534,400
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23.1. It represents return on investments made in Qatar and Dubai Global Sukuk Bonds.
24. RETURN ON DEPOSITS AND OTHER DUES EXPENSED
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
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Deposits                                    24.1        520,946          195,549
Other short term borrowings                             169,472           54,844
                                                        690,418          250,393
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24.1. It includes Rs 144.02 million (2004: Rs 34.38 million) paid to SBP under Islamic export refinance scheme.
25. OTHER INCOME
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Gain on sale of shares in a subsidiary company                -              450
Gain on termination of ijarah financings                  9,186            3,897
Gain on sale of property, equipment and others              163              704
Others                                                      328              577
                                                          9,677            5,628
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26. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Notes                  Rupees in '000
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Salaries, allowances, etc.                              294,177          160,338
Charge for defined benefit plan             32.4          5,627            3,641
Contribution to defined contribution plan                 7,776            4,606
Directors' fees                               33          7,943            8,824
Rent, taxes, insurance, electricity, etc.                79,140           41,422
Insurance on consumer car ijarah                         58,862           21,018
Communication                                            32,386           19,753
Stationery and printing                                  20,998           15,400
Entertainment                                             6,576            2,689
Local transportation and car running                     15,806            8,162
Clearing charges and subscription fees                    3,857            7,128
Security charges                                          7,439            3,646
Repairs and maintenance                                   6,699            3,435
Hardware and software maintenance                         3,813            2,760
Advertisement and publicity                              30,294           21,816
Depreciation                                12.2         67,410           43,707
Amortisation                                12.4          3,331            1,093
Travelling                                                7,195            5,785
Service charges                             33.2         13,892           13,175
Portfolio management fee                    26.1          9,568              559
Brokerage and commission                                  9,660            4,655
Legal and professional charges                            8,876            5,345
Auditors' remuneration                      26.2          5,360            4,925
Donations                                   16.5          4,000                -
Others                                                    7,699            5,414
                                                        718,384          409,296
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26.1. This represents fee paid to a subsidiary for the management of investment portfolio of the Bank.

26.2. AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Audit fee                                                   950              850
Fee for audit of employees' funds                            75               75
Tax services                                              2,253            1,304
Special certifications and sundry advisory services       1,892            2,566
Out of pocket expenses                                      190              130
                                                          5,360            4,925
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27. OTHER CHARGES
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Penalties imposed by the SBP                                482              185
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28. TAXATION
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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- Current - for the year                                  4,671            5,470
- for prior years                                        39,002                -
                                                         43,673            5,470
- Deferred                                              169,988          (8,950)
                                                        213,661          (3,480)
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28.1. As the provision for current taxation for the year ended December 31, 2005 has been made on the basis of presumptive tax, therefore a relationship between the tax expense and the accounting profit has not been disclosed.
29. BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
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                                           Note            2005             2004
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Profit for the year (Rupees in '000)                    419,455           224358
Weighted average number of ordinary shares          184,024,464      164,303,450
Basic earnings per share (Rupees)           29.1           2.28             1.37
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29.1. The number of ordinary share as at December 31, 2004 has been adjusted for element of bonus in issue of right shares.

29.2. There were no convertible dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding on December 31, 2005 and 2004.
30. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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                                                           2005             2004
                                              Notes               Rupees in '000
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Cash and balances with treasury banks          7      3,956,938        2,623,588
Balances with other banks                      8      2,855,823        1,751,083
                                                      6,812,761        4,374,671
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31. STAFF STRENGTH
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                                                           2005             2004
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Total number of employees, including 105 (2004: 73)
 contracted employees at the year's end                     786              511
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32. DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

32.1. PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS
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                                                           2005             2004
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Discount rate                                           10% p.a           9% p.a
Expected rate of increase in salaries                   10% p.a           9% p.a
Expected rate of return on investments                  10% p.a           9% p.a
Normal retirement age                                  60 years         60 years
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32.2. RECONCILIATION OF AMOUNT PAYABLE TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
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Present value of defined benefit obligations             17,640           10,972
Fair value of plan assets                   32.6        (6,841)          (1,956)
Net actuarial losses not recognised                     (5,172)          (2,486)
                                                          5,627            6,530
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32.3. MOVEMENT IN PAYABLE TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                           2005             2004
                                           Note                   Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                                           6,530            2,889
Charge for the year                         32.4          5,627            3,641
Contribution made during the year                       (6,530)                -
Closing balance                                           5,627            6,530
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32.4. CHARGE FOR DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Current service cost                                      4,700            3,126
Interest cost                                               987              513
Expected return on plan assets                            (176)            (135)
Actuarial losses                                            116              137
                                                          5,627            3,641
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32.5.
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                                                           2005             2004
                                                                  Rupees in '000
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Actual (loss) / return on plan assets                     (380)              473
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32.6. It includes a balance of Rs 6.501 million (2004: Rs 1.223 million) kept in a saving account with the Bank.
33. REMUNERATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES

The amounts charged in these financial statements are as follows:
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                                President and Chief Executive        Directors              Executives
                                         2005        2004        2005        2004        2005        2004
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Fees                                      923         899      7,020*       7,925           -           -
Managerial remuneration                16,086       8,945      18,764      12,116      48,456      27,673
Charge for defined benefit plan             -           -         617         513       1,790       1,327
Contribution to defined contribution        -           -         741         615       2,118       1,517
House rent                                  -           -         270         135       6,606       2,601
Utilities                                   -           -         741         615       2,484       1,816
Medical                                   176          69         846         723       2,619       2,059
Conveyance                                537         506         145         259           -           -
Leave fare assistance                       -           -           -         138           -           -
Others                                    143         218          14         128           -         788
                                       17,865      10,637      29,158      23,167      64,073      37,781
Number of persons                           1           1          10          10          26          20
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* This includes amounts charged in these financial statements as fees to nine (2004: nine) non-executive directors.

33.1. CERTAIN EXECUTIVES ARE PROVIDED WITH FREE USE OF THE BANK CARS

33.2. In addition to the above, service charges (note 26) include Rs 13.892 million (2004: Rs 12.997 million) in respect of reimbursement, to a related party, of salary and other benefits paid by that related party to the chief executive as he is on secondment from that related party.
34. MATURITIES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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Category of classification                                         2005
                                         Total       Upto three    Over three     Over one      Over five
                                                       months      months to       year to          years
                                                                    one year     five years
                               Note                 Rupees in '000
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ASSETS:
Cash and balances with treasury banks   3,956,938     3,956,938             -             -             -
Balances with other banks               2,855,823     2,855,823             -             -             -
Investments                             1,606,490       385,804       180,657       135,404       904,625
Financings                             19,740,886     8,132,987     5,078,199     3,657,980     2,871,720
Other assets                            2,210,100     2,203,892             -             -         6,208
Operating fixed assets                    305,585             -             -              -      305,585
                                       30,675,822    17,535,444     5,258,856     3,793,384     4,088,138
LIABILITIES:
Bills payable                             260,732       260,732             -             -             -
Due to financial institutions           2,981,714     2,048,939       932,775             -             -
Deposits and other accounts     34.1   22,769,262    18,617,451     1,789,752     2,362,059             -
Other liabilities                       1,469,258       488,806       187,101       724,954        68,397
Deferred taxation                         170,274             -             -       170,274             -
                                       27,651,240    21,415,928     2,909,628     3,257,287        68,397
Net assets                              3,024,582   (3,880,484)     2,349,228       536,097     4,019,741
Share capital                           2,036,582
Capital reserves                          666,322
Revenue reserves                          268,036
Surplus on revaluation of investments      53,642
                                        3,024,582
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34.1. Current and savings deposits have been classified under maturity upto three months as these do not have any contracted maturity.

Further, the Bank estimates that these deposits are a core part of its liquid resources and will not fall below the current year's level.
35. YIELD / PROFIT RATE RISK

Yield / profit rate sensitivity position for on-balance sheet instruments is based on the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity date and for off-balance sheet instruments is based on settlement date.
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                                                                                     2005
                             Effective       Total                            Exposed to yield/ profit risk  Not exposed
                              Yield/                  Upto three    Over three     Over one     Over five     to yield /
                             profit rate                months      months to      year to        years      profit risk
                                                       one year                                 five years
                                                                   Rupees in '000
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ON-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
ASSETS:
Cash and balances with
 treasury banks                  -       3,956,938             -             -             -             -     3,956,938
Balances with other banks      4.08      2,855,823     1,941,735             -             -             -       914,088
Investments                    5.61      1,606,490             -        10,098        10,404       179,142     1,406,846
Financings                    10.60     19,740,886     8,130,727     5,068,477     3,628,993     2,828,196        84,493
Other assets                     -       1,856,652             -             -             -             -     1,856,652
                                        30,016,789    10,072,462     5,078,575     3,639,397     3,007,338     8,219,017
LIABILITIES:
Bills payable                    -         260,732             -             -             -             -       260,732
Due to financial institutions  7.52     2,981 ,714     2,048,939       932,775             -             -             -
Deposits and other accounts    3.84     22,769,262    13,375,747     1,789,752     2,362,059             -     5,241,704
Other liabilities             -        558,414            -             -             -             -            558,414
                                        26,570,122    15,424,686     2,722,527     2,362,059             -     6,060,850
On-balance sheet gap                     3,446,667   (5,352,224)     2,356,048     1,277,338     3,007,338     2,158,167
Non-financial assets                       659,033
Non-financial liabilities              (1,081,118)
Total net assets                         3,024,582
OFF-BALANCE SHEET
 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Forward endings                                  -             -             -             -             -             -
Forward borrowings                               -             -             -             -             -             -
Off-balance sheet gap                            -             -             -             -             -             -
Total yield / profit risk sensitivity gap            (5,352,224)     2,356,048     1,277,338     3,007,338
Cumulative yield/ profit risk sensitivity gap        (5,352,224)   (2,996,176)   (1,718,838)     1,288,500
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Yield risk is the risk of decline in earnings due to adverse movement of the yield curve.

Profit rate risk is the risk that the value of the financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in the market profit rates.
36. CURRENCY RISK
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                                                         2005
                              Assets   Liabilities   Off-balance  Net foreign
                                                     sheet items     currency
                                                                     exposure
                                                       Rupees in '000
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Pakistan rupees           25,932,340    25,345,464     2,740,589    3,327,465
United States dollars      3,807,012     1,053,679   (2,661,500)       91,833
Great Britain pounds         101,965        76,772             -       25,193
Japanese yen                   4,632             -       (3,806)          826
Euro                         165,511        94,207      (75,283)      (3,979)
Singapore dollars              1,009             -             -        1,009
Australian dollars             2,452             -             -        2,452
Canadian dollars                 849             -             -          849
Swiss francs                   1,019             -             -        1,019
                          30,016,789    26,570,122             -    3,446,667
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The currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

The Bank does not take any currency exposure except to the extent of statutory net open position prescribed by the SBP.

Foreign exchange open and mismatch positions are controlled through internal limits and are marked to market on a daily basis to contain forward exposures.
37. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value of investments in listed securities, except investments categorised as 'held to maturity' securities and investments in subsidiaries and associates is based on quoted market prices.

The value of unquoted equity investments is reduced, if required, on the basis of break-up value of those investments based on the latest available financial statements as disclosed in notes 9.6 and 9.8.

The fair value of financings, other assets, other liabilities and deposits and other accounts cannot be calculated with sufficient reliability due to absence of current and active market for such assets and liabilities and reliable data regarding market rates for similar instruments.

The provision for impairment of financings has been calculated in accordance with the Bank's accounting policy as stated in note 6.3.

In the opinion of the management, the fair value of the remaining financial assets and liabilities are not significantly different from their carrying values as these assets and liabilities are either short term in nature or in the case of financings and deposits are frequently repriced.
38. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT AND DEPOSITS

Credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be recognised at the reporting date if counter parties failed completely to perform as contracted.

Out of the total financial assets of Rs 30.017 billion, the financial assets which were subject to credit risk amounted to Rs 26.060 billion.

However, the Bank does not believe that it is exposed to major concentration of credit risk.

The Bank manages its exposure to credit risk by portfolio diversification and adequate collateral, wherever applicable.

The Bank has well-defined credit structure duly approved by the Board of Directors, under which delegated authorities at various levels are operating which critically scrutinise and sanction financings.

The emphasis is to provide short to medium term trade related financing to reputable names which are self-liquidating and Shariah compliant.

The risk appraisal system of the Bank has enabled it to build a sound portfolio.

The Bank has developed a system to monitor problem accounts so that instant instructions based on early warning signals are passed on to units to deal with potential problem accounts.

38.1. SEGMENT BY CLASS OF BUSINESS
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                                                                  2005                         Contingencies and
                                    Financings                   Deposits                          commitments
                                        Rupees       Percent        Rupees       Percent       Rupees        Percent
                                       in '000                     in '000                     in '000
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Chemical and pharmaceuticals           566,261         2.87%       299,517         1.32%     3,527,715        10.87%
Agribusiness                                 -             -       139,216         0.61%       366,711         1.13%
Textile                              6,153,918        31.17%       592,740         2.60%     9,045,523        27.86%
Cement                                   2,404         0.01%        15,320         0.07%        62,587         0.19%
Sugar                                  822,842         4.17%        13,723         0.06%       686,149         2.11%
Shoes and leather garments             888,119         4.50%        38,146         0.17%     1,120,349         3.45%
Automobile and transportation
 equipment                             736,566         3.73%       102,353         0.45%     1,228,349         3.78%
Financial                               50,000         0.25%     3,540,472        15.55%     6,676,914        20.56%
Insurance                                    -             -        37,086         0.16%             -             -
Electronics and
 electrical appliances                 154,168         0.78%         7,728         0.03%       976,307         3.01%
Production and transmission
 of Energy                             227,316         1.15%       518,299         2.28%       415,160         1.28%
Construction                           850,503         4.31%       336,712         1.48%             -             -
Individuals                          4,655,511        23.59%     9,620,204        42.25%       129,216         0.40%
Others                               4,633,278        23.47%     7,507,746        32.97%     8,234,624        25.36%
                                    19,740,886       100.00%    22,769,262       100.00%    32,469,604       100.00%
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38.2. SEGMENT BY SECTOR
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                                                                   2005                  Contingencies and
                                 Financings                   Deposits                    commitments
                              Rupees       Percent        Rupees       Percent       Rupees        Percent
                             in '000                     in '000                             in '000
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Public / Government               -             -       301,339         1.32%             -              -
Private                  19,740,886       100.00%    22,467,923        98.68%    32,469,604        100.00%
                          19,740,886       100.00%    22,769,262       100.00%    32,469,604       100.00%
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39. GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT ANALYSIS
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                                                    2005
                                                                          Contingencies
                                   Profit before  Total assets   Net assets         and
                                     taxation      employed      employed   commitments
                                                        Rupees in '000
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Pakistan                              633,116    30,675,822     3,024,582    32,469,604
Asia Pacific (including South Asia)         -             -             -             -
Europe                                      -             -             -             -
United States of America and Canada         -             -             -             -
Middle East                                 -             -             -             -
Others                                      -             -             -             -
                                      633,116    30,675,822     3,024,582    32,469,604
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40. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

40.1. Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions and include a subsidiary company, associated companies with or without common directors, retirement benefit funds, directors, and key management personnel.

40.2. A number of banking transactions are entered into with related parties in the normal course of business.

These include loans, deposits and foreign currency transactions.

These transactions were carried out on commercial terms and at market rates. The service charges relating to secondment are on actual basis.

40.3. SUBSIDIARY COMPANY

-- Al Meezan Investment Management Limited

40.4. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

-- President and Chief Executive Officer

-- Chief Operating Officer

40.5. The volumes of related party transactions, outstanding balances at the year end, and related expense and income for the year are as follows:
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                                         Total                  Subsidiary              Associates               Key management            Other related
                                                                                                                   personnel                 parties
                                   2005          2004        2005        2004        2005          2004       2005         2004       2005            2004
                                                                                Rupees in '000
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FINANCINGS:
At January 1,                    148,269      100,000       1,352           -      146,917      100,000           -           -           -              -
Disbursed during the year        697,089      246,579       1,877       1,470      695,212      245,109           -          -            -              -
Repaid during the year         (531,259)    (198,310)     (1,042)       (118)    (530,217)    (198,192)           -           -           -              -
At December 31                   314,099      148,269       2,187       1,352      311,912      146,917           -           -           -              -
DEPOSITS:
At January 1,                  1,259,319      452,650      24,100       8,495      583,923      162,940      23,35      11,415      627,942        269,800
Deposited during the year     34,125,701   24,057,966     410,569     380,430   20,057,083    8,574,710      54,92      51,804   13,603,124     15,051,022
Repaid during the year       (33,744,088) (23,251,297)   (426,693)   (364,825) (19,246,488)  (8,153,727) - (61,127)    (39,865) (14,009,780)  (14,692,880)
At December 31,                1,640,932    1,259,319       7,976      24,100    1,394,518      583,923      17,152      23,354     221,286        627,942
BALANCES:
Bank balance                           -        4,715           -           -            -        4,715           -           -           -              -
Profit receivable on financings    1,640          503         622          95        1,018          408           -           -           -              -
Service charges payable
 by the Bank                       7,380           75       7,380          75            -            -           -           -           -              -
Acceptances                       22,112       57,714           -           -       22,112       57,714           -           -           -              -
Letters of credit (unfunded)     243,283      180,890           -           -      243,283      180,890           -           -           -              -
TRANSACTIONS, INCOME
 AND EXPENSES:
Profit earned on financings       13,934        2,599         709          95       13,225        2,504           -           -           -              -
Profit earned on a bank account        -        5,560           -           -            -        5,560           -           -         - -              -
Fees earned                        9,603        5,722       9,603       5,722            -            -           -           -         - -              -
Commission earned on
 letters of credit
 and acceptances                   1,815          892           -           -        1,815          892           -           -           -              -
Dividend income earned            46,956       44,747           -      13,000       46,956       31,747           -           -           -              -
Dividend paid                          -       31,295           -           -            -            -           -       1,854           -         29,441
Return on deposits expensed       54,667       15,841         536         563       43,226        6,535         926         581       9,979          8,162
Service charges incurred          23,460       13,734       9,568         559            -          177           -           -      13,892         12,998
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41. ASSOCIATES - KEY INFORMATION
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PARTICULARS          MUTUAL FUNDS         OTHERS         TOTAL
                                     Rupees in '000
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Assets                   6,740,421     2,467,193     9,207,614
Liabilities                286,411       620,244       906,655
Operating revenue        2,111,874       322,286     2,434,160
Profit after tax         2,137,182       105,354     2,242,536
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42. CORRESPONDING FIGURES

Corresponding figures of the following has been reclassified for the purposes of comparison Insurance on consumer car ijarah previously included in 'Rent, taxes, insurance, electricity, etc' has been shown separately in administrative expenses,

musharakah financings has been further classified as diminishing musharakah financings housing, diminishing musharakah financings - others and musharakah financings, and

financings against bills has been further classified as financings against bills - salam and financings against bills - murabaha,
43. DATE OF AUTHORISATION

These financial statements were authorised for issue on March 9, 2006 by the Board of Directors of the Bank.

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