Allied Bank - 2006
BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2006
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                                                            December 31    December 31
                                                Note               2006           2005
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                                                                            (Restated)
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with treasury banks            8           23,039,577     14,742,711
Balances with other banks                        9            1,705,445      3,292,041
Lendings to financial institutions               10          19,050,239      5,777,382
Investments                                      11          46,953,241     44,926,652
Advances                                         12         144,033,634    111,206,774
Operating fixed assets                           13           6,445,111      4,720,662
Deterred tax assets                              14             638,168        680,093
Other assets                                     15          10,161,361      7,227,953
                                                            252,026,776    192,574,268
LIABILITIES
Bills payable                                    16           2,278,007      2,448,620
Borrowings                                       17          18,410,425      9,693,785
Deposits and other accounts                      18         206,031,324    161,410,268
Sub-ordinated loans                              19           2,500,000              -
Liabilities against assets                                            -              -
 subject to finance lease
Deferred tax liabilities                                              -              -
Other liabilities                                20           5,119,267      4,471,948
                                                            234,339,023    178.024,621
NET ASSETS                                                   17,687,753     14,549,647
REPRESENTED BY
Share capital                                    21           4,488,642      4,488,642
Reserves                                                      6,133,209      5,693,484
Unappropriated profit                                         5,607,796      2,731,979
                                                             16,229,647     12,914,105
Surplus on revaluation of assets - net of total  22           1,458,106      1,635,542
                                                             17,687,753     14,549,647
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS                    23
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The annexed notes 1 to 48 form an integral part of these financial statements,

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Mark-up/Return/Interest earned                   25          17,215,507      9,892,051
Mark-up/Return/Interest expensed                  26        6,793,1 01       2,024,659
Net Mark-up/Interest income                                 10,422,406       7,867,392
Provision against non-performing                12.5           583,305         399,608
 loans and advances - net
(Reversal)/Provision for diminution in the
value of investments - net                      11.3           (14,623)         20,411
Bad debts written off directly                 12.6.1          136,189         160.059
                                                               704,871         580,078
Net Mark-up/Interest income after provisions                 9,717,535       7,287,314
NON MARK-UP/ INTEREST INCOME
Fee, commission and brokerage income              27         1,353,888       1,220,362
Dividend income                                                 193,255         46,146
Income from dealing in foreign currencies                       282,285        250,224
Gain on sale of securities                       28             376,792        124,383
Unrealized (loss)/gain on revaluation of
investments classified as held for trading      11.5           (30,180)         25,706
Other income                                     29             273,028        272,762
Total non-markup/Interest income                              2,449,068      1,939,583
                                                             12,166,603      9,226,897
NON MARK-UP/ INTEREST EXPENSES
Administrative expenses                          30           5,290,578      4,259,532
Provision against other assets - net            15.2            205,307         35,076
Provision against off-balance                   20.1              2,546         79.095
 sheet obligations - net
Other charges                                   31                7,078         18,999
Total non-markup/interest expenses                            5,505,509      4.392,702
Extra ordinary/unusual items                                          -              -
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION                                       6,661,094       4,834,195
Taxation - Current                               32           2,215,092      1,331,468
- Prior years                                    32                   -         22,000
- Deferred                                       32              48,752        390,594
                                                               2,263844      1,744,062
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION                                         4,397,250      3,090,133
Unappropriated profit/(Accumulated                            2,731,979    (6,387,872)
 losses) brought forward
Transfer from surplus on revaluation            22.1             19,452         19,882
of fixed assets - net of tax                                  2,751,431    (6,367,990)
Accumulated losses set off against                                    -      6,323,707
 share premium account
PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION                            7,148,681      3,045,850
Basic earnings per share (in Rupees)             33                9.80           6.88
Diluted earnings per share (in Rupees)           33                9.80           6.88
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Profit before taxation                                        6,661,094      4,834,195
Less: Dividend income                                         (193,255)       (46,146)
                                                              6,467,839      4,788,049
Adjustments for non-cash charges
Depreciationmortization                                       238,881       241 .604
Provision against non-performing
 loans and advances
(including general provision)                                   583,305        399,608
(Reversal of provision) / provision for                        (14,623)         20,411
 diminution in the value of investments
Unrealized loss/(gain) on revaluation                            30,180       (25,706)
 of held for trading securities
Provision against off balance sheet items                         2,546         79,095
Provision against other assets                                  205,307         35,076
Gain on sale of fixed assets                                   (68,397)       (28,838)
Bad debts written off directly                                  136,189        160,059
Others                                                                -       (14,999)
                                                              1,113,388        866,310
                                                              7,581,227      5,654,359
(Increase)/decrease in operating assets
Lendings to financial institutions                         (13,272,857)    10,427,990
Held for trading securities                                     327,421      (590,359)
Advances                                                   (33,546,354)   (52,121,676)
Other assets (excluding advance taxation)                   (2,961,688)    (1,625,853)
                                                           (49,453,478)   (43,909,898)
Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities
Bills payable                                                 (170,613)       (85,743)
Borrowings from financial institutions                        8,496,595    (2,788,411)
Deposits                                                     44,621,056     35,089,232
Other liabilities                                               640,267      1,155,457
                                                             53,587,305     33,370,535
                                                             11,715,054    (4,885,004)
Income tax paid                                             (2,386,844)    (1,008,337)
Net cash flows from/(used in)                                 9,328,210    (5,893,341)
 operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net investments in available                               (19,493,339)    (7,477,213)
-for-sale securities
Net investments in                                           16,953,404     20,605,814
held-to-maturity securities
Dividend income                                                 193,537         46,937
Investments in operating fixed assets                       (1,997,685)    (1,556,587)
Proceeds from sate of fixed assets                              102,752         44,674
Net cash flows (used in)/                                   (4,241,331)     11,663,625
from investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of TFCs                                2,500,000              -
Dividend paid                                               (1,096,654)              -
Net cash flows from financing activities                      1,403,346              -
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                         6,490,225      5,770,284
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                    17,753,472     12,128,632
AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES                                 123,950       (21,494)
 ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                        34          24,367,647     17,877,422
AT END OF THE YEAR
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
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                                                                                                                                         (Accumulated
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                                                      Share          Share      Statutory        Special         Merger       General  Un-appropriated
Rupees in '000                                      Capital        Premium        Reserve        Reserve        Reserve        Reserve         Profit          Total
Balance as at January 01, 2005 - ABL             4,404,642      10,640,031        574,703         67,995         67,864          6,000   (6,313,635)       9,447,600
Balance as at January 01, 2005 - FABM               350,000        -              860,727        -             -               -             (74,237)        356,490
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Transferred from surplus on revaluation of fixed
assets to accumulated loss - net of tax            -               -              -              -             -               -               19,882         19,882
Profit after taxation for the year ended
December 31 2005-ABL                                -              -              -              -              -              -            3,033,372      3,033,372
Profit after taxation for the year ended
December 31 2005-FABM                               -              -                             -              -              -               56,761         56,761
Total recognized income and expense for the year    -              -              -              -              -              -            3,110,015      3,110,015
Transfer to statutory reserve - ABL                 -              -              303,337        -              -              -            (303,337)              -
Transfer to statutory reserve - FABM               -              -               10,534         -             -              -              (10,534)              -
-Accumulated losses set off against share
premium account - AOL                                    -    (6,323,707)               -             -        -              -            6,323,707               -
Balance as at December 31, 2005 ABL - Restate    4,404,642      4,316,324        878,040         67,995         67,864          6,000      2,759,989      12,500,854
Balance as at December 31, 2005 - FABM             350,000         -              91,261        -              -              -             (28,010)         413,251
Elimination of Capital (modaraba certificates) of
-Creation of merger reserve as a result
-of merger of ABL and FABM                       (350,000)        -              -              -              -              266,000        -              (84,000)
Further issue of share capital of ABL to the
-certificate holders of FABM as a result of merger   84,000       -              -              -              -                    -        -                84,000
Amalgamated balances as at                          -
December 31, 2005- Restated                     4,488,642        4,316,324        969,301         67,995        333,864          6,000     2,731,979      12,914,105
Effect of change in accounting policy'
Final cash dividend for the year ended December
31, 2005 declared subsequent to year end
(Rs. 2.5 per Ordinary share)                        -              -              -              -              -              -          (1,101,160)    (1,101,160)
Transferred from surplus on revaluation of
fixed assets to unappropriated profit - net o      -              -              -              -              -               -              19,452          19,452
Profit after taxation for the year ended
December 31 2006                                   -              -              -              -              -              -            4,397,250       4,397,250
Total recognized income and expense for the year   -              -              -              -              -              -            4,416,702       4,416,702
Transfer to statutory reserve                      -                    -        439,725        -              -              -            (439,725)               -
Balance as at December 31, 2006                  4,488,642      4,316,324      1,409,026         67,995        333,864          6,000      5,607,796      16,229,647
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Refer note 6 for change in accounting policy and the resulting impact on unappropriated profit.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECMBER 31, 2006
1. STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

Allied Bank Limited (the bank), incorporated in Pakistan, is a scheduled bank engaged in commercial banking and related services. The bank is listed on all stock exchanges in Pakistan.

The bank operates a total of 742 (2005: 741) branches in Pakistan, The medium to long term credit rating of the bank rated by JCR- VIS Credit Rating Company Limited is 'A+' with a positive outlook. Short term rating of the bank is 'A- 1+', The bank is a holding company of Allied Management Services (Private) Limited.

The registered office of the bank is situated in Lahore whereas the principal office is situated at Khayaban-e-lqbal, Main Clifton Road, Bath Island, Karachi.
1.1 During the year, the Board of Directors of the bank, in their meeting held on April 28. 2006. decided to merge First Allied Bank Modaraba (FABM) with Allied Bank Limited (ABL), pursuant to Section 48 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 and approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of the FABM with and into ABL under section 284 to 288 read with section 503(1)(C) of the Companies Ordinance. 1984.

The effective date of the said amalgamation was fixed at January 01, 2006. The proposed Scheme of Amalgamation was adopted by the shareholders of the bank through a special resolution passed in the Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 24, 2006. The said Scheme of Amalgamation was approved by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in principle through its letter No. BPD (PU- 31)/625- 74/10473/ JD/2006/4742 dated May 27. 2006.

The Lahore High Court, subsequently, sanctioned the above referred Scheme of Amalgamation vide its order dated July 12, 2006.
1.2 As a result of the amalgamation of the FABM with the bank on the above- mentioned effective date, the results of both entities have been combined for the purposes of preparation of these financial statements.

International Accounting Standard- 22 "Business Combinations" is not applicable to the amalgamated financial statements, as the amalgamation is between two enterprises under common control. The bank has applied the "uniting of interests" method to account for the amalgamation.

In applying the "uniting of interests" method, the financial statement items of bank and FABM for all periods presented are included in these financial statements as if they had been combined from the beginning of the earliest period presented, i.e., January 01, 2005, except for the treatment accorded to 8.400,000 Ordinary shares of Rs.10 each, determined pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation in accordance with the share- swap ratio stipulated therein.

The resulting effects of the above have been included in the Statement of Changes in Equity in the relevant period on account of the fact that the Ordinary shares were issued subsequent to the beginning of the earliest period presented.

1.3 The comparatives in the accompanying balance sheet of the bank as at December 31, 2005 and comparatives in the accompanying profit and loss account, cash flow statement and statement of changes in equity relating to the year ended December 31 2005 comprise (a) balances of ABL and (b) balances of FABM.
2(a). BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In accordance with the directives of the Federal Government regarding the shifting of the banking system to Islamic modes, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued various circulars from time to time.

Permissible forms of trade- related modes of financing include purchase of goods by banks from their customers and immediate resafe to them at appropriate mark- up in price on deferred payment basis. 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 utilized and the appropriate portion of mark- up thereon.
2(b). BASIS OF MEASUREMENT

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except that certain operating fixed

assets are stated at revalued amounts, certain investments are stated at market value and derivative financial instruments have been marked to market.
3. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
3.1 These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the directives issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. The Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962, the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan.

Approved accounting standards comprise of such International Financial Reporting Standards as are notified under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Wherever the requirements of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962, the Companies Ordinance, 1984 or directives issued by the State Bank of Pakistan differ with the requirements of these standards, the requirements of Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and the said directives take precedence.
3.2 Amendments to the following standard have been published that are applicable to the bank's financial statements covering annual periods, beginning on or after the following date:

Effective from

(i) IAS - 1 Presentation of financial statements - Capital Disclosures January 01, 2007

Adoption of the above amendment would result in an impact to the extent of disclosures presented in the future financial statements of the bank,

In addition to above, a new series of standards called 'International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)" have been introduced and seven IFRSs have been issued by IASB. Out of these, following three IFRSs have been adopted by SECP vide its S.R.O. (1)2006 dated December 06, 2006.

(i) IFRS - 2 "Share- based Payments":

(ii) IFRS - 3 "Business Combinations": and

(iii) IFRS - 5 "Non- current Asset Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations".

The bank expects that the adoption of these standards mentioned above will have no significant impact on the bank's financial statements in the period of initial application.
3.3 The SBP, vide BSD Circular No, 10. dated August 26, 2002 has deferred the applicability of International Accounting Standard 39. Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39) and International Accounting Standard 40.

Investment Property (IAS 40) for banking companies till further instructions. Accordingly, the requirements of these standards have not been considered in the preparation of these financial statements. However, investments have been classified in accordance with the categories prescribed by the SBP, vide BSD Circular No. 10, dated July 13, 2004.
3.4 The bank has obtained a waiver from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with approved accounting standards requires the use of certain critical accounting judgments. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the bank's accounting policies.

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience including expectations on future events that are believed to be reasonable under these circumstances. The areas where various assumptions and estimates are significant to the banks financial statements or where judgment was exercised in application of accounting policies described in notes 7.1 to 7.16 are as follows:
4.1 Investments

As described in note 7.4, held for trading are securities which are either acquired for generating a profit from short- term fluctuations in market prices or dealer's margin or are securities included in a portfolio in which a pattern of short- term profit taking exists, held to maturity are investments where the management has positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and available for sale-securities are investments that do not fall under the held for trading or held to maturity categories.

The classification of these securities involves management judgement at the time of purchase whether the financial assets are held for trading, held to maturity or available for sale investments.
4.2 Provision against non- performing advances

Apart from the provision determined on the basis of time- based criteria given in Prudential Regulations, the management also applies the subjective criteria of classification, and, accordingly, the classification of advances is downgraded on the basis of credit worthiness of the borrower, its cash flows, operations in account and adequacy of security in order, to ensure accurate measurement of the provision.

In addition to the specific provision held against loans and advances, the bank also makes a general provision of 5% of unsecured and 1.5% of the fully secured consumer/credit card financing portfolio.
4.3 Retirement Benefits

The key actuarial assumptions concerning the valuation of defined benefit plans and the sources of estimation are disclosed in note 36 to the financial statements.
4.4 Useful life of property and equipment

Estimates of useful life of the property and equipment are based on the management's best estimate. Changes in the expected useful life are accounted for by changing the depreciationmortization period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimate.
5 CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE

5.1 Property and equipment/Intangible assets

During the year, the management decided to charge depreciationmortization expense on its property and equipment and intangible assets on a proportionate basis. Previously, the bank was charging full year's depreciation on assets acquired during the year and no depreciation was charged on assets disposed off during the year.

As per the new method, depreciation on additions is charged from the month the asset is available for use and on disposals up to the month preceding the month of disposal. This change has been accounted for prospectively, in accordance with the revised IAS-8 "Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors".

Had there been no change in estimate, the profit for the year and the carrying value of property and equipment at the end of the current year would have been lower by Rs. 91.21 million.
6 CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those used in the previous financial years except that during the year, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan issued a Circular No. 06/2006 dated June 19, 2006 which requires all declarations of dividend to holders of equity instruments. including declaration of bonus issues and other appropriations, except appropriations which are required by law after the balance sheet date not to be recognized as liabilities or change in reserves at the balance sheet date, which also is in compliance with the requirements set out in BSD Circular No. 4, dated February 17. 2006.

Previously all declarations of dividends to holders of equity instruments and transfers to reserves relating to profit for the year although declared subsequent to year end were accounted for in the year to which they were related. This change has been applied retrospectively and comparatives have been restated. In accordance with the treatment specified in IAS-8 "Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors".
The change in accounting policy has the following impact on the financial statements:
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
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Other liabilities would have been higher by                   1,122,160      1,101,160
Unappropriated profit would have been lower by              (1,122,160)    (1,101,160)
Share premium would have been lower by'                       (897,728)              -
Reserve for issue of bonus                                      897,728              -
 shares would have been higher by
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The effect of change in accounting policy has been reflected in the statement of changes in equity. The change in accounting policy has not resulted in any change in the profit for the current year.

As disclosed in note 46, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on February 26, 2007 announced bonus issue of 20%, which shall be applied against share premium.
7 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
7.1 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and balances with treasury banks and balances with other banks (net of overdrawn nostro balances) in current and deposit accounts.
7.2 Lendings to / borrowings from financial institutions

The bank enters into transactions of borrowing (repurchase) from and lending (reverse repurchase) to financial institutions, at contracted rates for a specified period of time. These are recorded as under:
(a) Sale under repurchase obligations

Securities sold subject to a re-purchase agreement are retained in the financial statements as investments and the counter party liability is included in borrowings from financial institutions, The differential in sale and re-purchase value is accrued on a prorata basis and recorded as interest expense.
(b) Purchase under resale obligations

Securities purchased under agreement to resell (reverse repurchase) are included in lendings to financial institutions, The differential between the contracted price and resale price is amortised over the period of the contract and recorded as interest income.
7.3 Trade date accounting

All "regular way" purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, i.e., the date that the bank commits to purchase or sell the asset.

Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the market place.
7.4 Investments

The management determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and classifies these investments as held for trading, available for sale or held to maturity. These are initially recognized at cost, being the fair value of the consideration given including the acquisition cost.
(a) Held for trading

These are securities which are either acquired for generating a profit from short-term fluctuations in market prices or dealer's margin or are securities included in a portfolio in which a pattern of short-term profit taking exists.
(b) Held to maturity

These are securities with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity that the bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity.
(c) Available for sale

These are investments that do not fall under the held for trading or held to maturity categories.
In accordance with the requirements of the SBP, quoted securities, other than those classified as held to maturity and investments in subsidiaries are carried at market value. Investments classified as held to maturity are required to be carried at amortized cost whereas investments in subsidiaries are accounted for in accordance with the relevant International Accounting Standard as applicable in Pakistan.
The unrealized surplus/(deficit) arising on revaluation of the bank's held for trading investment portfolio is taken to the profit and loss account.

The surplus/(deficit) arising on revaluation of quoted securities classified as available for sale is kept in a separate account shown in the balance sheet below equity. The surplus/(deficit) arising on these securities is taken to the profit and loss account when actually realised upon disposal.
Unquoted equity securities are valued at the lower of cost and break-up value. Subsequent increases or decreases the carrying value are credited/charged to profit and loss account. Break-up value of equity securities is calculated with reference to the net assets of the investee company as per the latest available audited financial statements. Investments in other unquoted securities are valued at cost less impairment losses, if any.

Provision for diminution in the value of securities (except for debentures, participation term certificates and term finance certificates) is made after considering impairment. if any, in their value. Provision for diminution in value of debentures, participation term certificates and term finance certificates are made in accordance with the requirements of the Prudential Regulations issued by the SBP.

Profit and loss on sale of investments is included in income currently.
7.5 Advances (including net investment in finance lease)

Advances are stated net of general and specific provisions:
Specific provision against funded loans are determined in accordance with the requirements of the Prudential Regulations issued by the SBP and charged to the profit and loss account. General provision is maintained at 1.5% of the fully secured consumer portfolio and 5% of the unsecured consumer portfolio.
Leases, where the bank transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to the ownership of an asset are classified as finance leases. A receivable is recognized at an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including guaranteed residual value, if any.

Advances are written off when there are no realistic prospects of recovery.
hs2/7.6 Operating fixed assets and depreciation Owned

Property and equipment, other than land which is not depreciated, are stated at cost or revalued amount less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method, except buildings which are depreciated using the reducing balance method to write down the cost of property and equipment to their residual values over their estimated useful lives, The rates at which the fixed assets are depreciated are disclosed in note 13.2.
Surplus arising on revaluation of fixed assets is credited to surplus on revaluation of fixed assets account, Deficit arising on subsequent revaluation of fixed assets is adjusted against the balance in the above mentioned surplus account as allowed under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. The surplus on revaluation of fixed assets to the extent of incremental depreciation charged on the related assets, is transferred to equity.
An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal, Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset is recognized in the profit and loss account in the year the asset is derecognized, except that the related surplus on revaluation of fixed assets (net of deferred tax) is transferred directly to equity.
The cost of day to day servicing (normal repairs and maintenance) are charged to the profit and loss account as and when incurred.
Intangible assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and impairment losses if any. The cost of intangible assets is amortized over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line method. Amortization is charged at the rate stated in note 13.3.
Capital work- in- progress

Capital work- in- progress is stated at cost.
7.7 Taxation Current

Provision for current taxation is based on taxable income for the year determined in accordance with the prevailing laws for taxation on income earned. The charge for current tax is calculated using the prevailing tax rates or tax rates expected to apply to the profits for the year. The charge f or current tax also includes adjustments. where considered necessary relating to prior years. arising from assessments tinalised during the year for such years.
Deferred

Deferred tax is recognised on all major temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the amounts attributed to asset and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and amounts used for taxation purposes. In addition, the bank also records a deferred tax asset on available tax losses, Deferred tax is calculated at the rates that are expected to apply to the periods when the differences will reverse based on far rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the assets can be utilized.

The bank also recognizes a deterred tax asset/liability on deficit/surplus on revaluation of fixed assets and securities which is adjusted against the related deficit/surplus in accordance with the requirements of IAS-12 "Income Taxes".
7.8 Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent that the economic benefits will flow to the bank and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized.
(a) Advances and investments

Mark-up/return on regular loansdvances and investments is recognized on accrual basis. Where debt securities are purchased at premium or discount, the same is amortized through the profit and loss account using the effective interest rate method,
Interest or mark-up recoverable on classified loans and advances and investments is recognized on receipt basis. Interest/return/mark-up on rescheduled/restructured loans and advances and investments is recognized as permitted by-the regulations of the SBP.
Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive the dividend is established.
(b) Lease financing

Financing method is used in accounting for income from lease financing. Under this method, the unearned lease income (excess of the sum of total lease rentals and estimated residual value over the cost of leased assets) is deferred and taken to income over the term of the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding net investment in lease.
Gains/losses on termination of lease contracts, documentation charges, front-end fees and other lease income are recognised as income on receipts basis,
(c) Fees, brokerage and commission

Fees, brokerage and commission on letters of credit/guarantee and others are recognized on an accrual basis.
7.9 Staff retirement and other benefits
7.9.1 Staff retirement benefit schemes
a) For employees who opted for the new scheme introduced by the management:

An approved pension scheme (defined benefit scheme) under which the benefits on the basis of frozen basic salary service and age as on June 30. 2002 are payable to all employees whose date of joining the bank is on or before July 01. 1992, i.e., who have completed 10 years of service as on June 30. 2002; and
An approved gratuity scheme (defined benefit scheme) under which the benefits are payable as under:
i) For members whose date of joining the bank is on or before July 01, 1992, their services would be calculated starting from July 01, 2002 for gratuity benefit purposes.
ii) For members whose date of joining the bank is after July 01, 1992 their services would be taken at actual for the purpose of calculating the gratuity benefit.

A Contributory Provident Fund scheme with the bank making equal contribution to that made by employees (defined contribution scheme).
b) For employees who did not opt for the new scheme, the bank continues to operate the following:

An approved pension scheme (defined benefit scheme) under which the benefits on the basis of frozen basic salary as on June 30. 2002 are payable to all employees opting continuation of the previous scheme and whose date of joining the bank is on or before July 01, 1992, i.e., who had completed ten years of service as on June 30, 2002; and
A contributory benevolent fund for all its employees (defined benefit scheme).
Annual contributions towards the defined benefit schemes are made on the basis of actuarial valuation carried out using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gains/losses are amortized over the future expected remaining working lives of the employees, to the extent of the greater often percent of the present value of the defined benefit obligation at that date (before deducting plan assets) and ten percent of the fair value of any plan assets at that date.
7.9.2 Other benefits
a) Employees' compensated absences

The bank provides for compensated vested and non-vested absences accumulated by its employees on the basis of actuarual advice under the Projected Unit Credit Method.
b) Post retirement medical benefits

The bank provides post retirement medical benefits to eligible retired employees. Provision is made annually to meet the cost of such medical benefits on the basis of actuarial advice under the Projected Unit Credit Method. Actuarial gains/losses are amortized over the future expected average remaining lives of the employees.
7.10 Assets acquired in satisfaction of claims

The bank occasionally acquires assets in settlement of certain advances, These are stated at lower of the net realizable value of the related advances and the current fair value of such assets.
7.11 Impairment

At each balance sheet date the bank reviews the carrying amounts of its assets to determine whether there is an indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss.

If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the assets is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. Recoverable amount is the greater of net selling price and value in use. If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the assets is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized as an expense immediately.
7.12 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the bank has a present obligation (legal or constructive) 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 can be made.

Provision against identified non- funded losses is recognized when intimated and reasonable certainty exists for the bank to settle the obligation. The loss is charged to profit and loss account net of expected recovery and is classified under other liabilities.
7.13 Stock and cash dividends

Stock and cash dividend declared subsequent to balance sheet date are considered as non- adjusting event and are not recorded in financial statements of the current year.
7.14 Foreign currencies
a) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into rupees at the foreign exchange rates ruling on the transaction date.

Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are expressed in rupee terms at the rates of exchange ruling on the balance sheet date. Forward foreign exchange contracts are valued at forward rates applicable to their respective maturities.
b) Translation gains and losses

Translation gains and losses are included in the profit and loss account.
c) Commitments

Commitments for outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts disclosed in these financial statements are translated at contracted rates. Contingent liabilities/commitments for letters of credit and letters of guarantee denominated in foreign currencies are expressed in rupee terms at the rates of exchange ruling on the balance sheet date.
7.15 Financial instrument
7.15.1 Financial assets and liabilities

Financial instruments carried on the balance sheet include cash and bank balances, lendings to financial institutions, investments, advances, certain receivables, bills payable. borrowings from financial institutions, deposits. sub-ordinated loan and other payables. The particular recognition methods adopted for significant financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the individual policy statements associated with them.
7.15.2 Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re- measured at fair value using appropriate valuation techniques.

All derivative financial instruments are carried as assets when fair value is positive and liabilities when fair value is negative. Any change in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is taken to profit and loss account.
7.16 Off setting

Financial assets and financial liabilities are set off and the net amount is reported in the financial statements when there is a legally enforceable right to set off and the hank intends in either settle tin net basis, or to realise the assets and to settle the liabilities simultaneously.
8. CASH AND BALANCES WITH TREASURY BANKS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In hand
Local currency                                                3,906,829      2,600,347
Foreign currencies                                              258,328        142,195
Remittances in transit                                          606,569        372,626
With State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in                                8.1
Local currency current accounts                              14.396,794      8,359,676
Foreign currency deposit accounts
- Non remunerative                                              332,264        248,560
- Remunerative                                  8.2             996,792        745,679
With National Bank of Pakistan in
Local currency current accounts                               2,506,138      2.236,624
National Prize Bonds                                             35,863         37,004
                                                             23,039,577     14,742,711
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8.1 Deposits with the SBP are maintained to comply with the statutory requirements issued from time to time.
8.2 This represents special cash reserve maintained with the SBP. The special cash reserve carries mark-up at rates ranging between 3.39% and 4.39% (2005: 1.40% and 3.29%) per annum.
9 BALANCES WITH OTHER BANKS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In Pakistan
On current account                                               48,057            249
On deposit account                              9.1             300,000      2,000,000
Outside Pakistan
On current account                              9.2           1,196,561        962,601
On deposit account                              9.3             160,827        329,191
                                                              1,705,445      3,292,041
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9.1 This represents placement with a local bank. The placement carries mark- up at the rate of 11.75% (2005: 11.75% to 12%) per annum and will mature on January 19, 2007.
9.2 Included in nostro accounts are balances, aggregating to Rs. 75.08 million (2005: Rs, 123.16 million), representing balances held with a related party outside Pakistan.
9.3. This represents placement with a related party outside Pakistan. The placement carries interest at the rate of 3.63% (2005: 4.47 % to 4.62 %) per annum and will mature on January 04, 2007.
10 LENDINGS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Call money lendings                             10.1            475,000              -
Letters of placement                            10.2            384,500        785,000
Repurchase agreement                        10.3 & 10.6      15,385,739      4,272,382
lendings (Reverse Repo)
Certificates of investment                      10.4          2,805,000        720,000
                                                             19,050,239      5,777,382
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10.1 These are unsecured endings to Financial Institutions, carrying mark-up at the rate of 12% (2005: nil) per annum and will mature on January 04, 2007.
10.2 These are clean placements with Non-Banking Finance Companies. carrying mark-up at rates, ranging between 12% and 13.50% (2005: 11% and 13%) per annum and maturing on various dates. latest by January 22. 2007.
10.3

These are short-term endings to various financial institutions against the government securities shown in note 10.6 below. These carry mark-up at rates ranging between 8.25% and 9.40% (2005: 7% and 8.50%) per annum and will mature on various dates, latest by March 12. 2007.
10.4 The certificates of investment carry mark-up at rates ranging between 11.25% and 12.50% (2005: 10.25% and 12.10%) tier annum and will mature various dates latest by March 28, 2007.
10.5 Particulars of lending
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In local currency                                            19,050,239      5,777,382
In foreign currencies                                                 -              -
                                                             19,050,239      5,777,382
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10.6 Securities held as collateral against lending to financial institutions
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                                       December 31, 2006                        December 31. 2005
                             Further                               Further
                             Held by      given as                  Held by   given as
Rupees in '000                  bank    collateral    Total          bank   collateral      Total
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Market Treasury Bills      15,385,739      -      15,385,739      4,272,382      -      4.272,382
                           15,385,739      -      15,385,739      4.272,382      -      4,272.382
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11. INVESTMENTS
11.1 Investments by types:
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                                              December 31, 2006                         December 31, 2005
                                                    Held by      Given as                     Held by      Given as
Rupees in '000                          Note           bank    collateral         Total          bank    collateral         Total
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Held-for-trading securities -
Ordinary shares of listed companies                 267,290       -            267,290        594,711       -             594,711
Available-for-sale securities
Market Treasury Bills                 11.1.1     18,143,360     5,188,065    23,331,425     5,459,960       478,256     5,938,216
Federal Investment Bonds                            -               5,000         5,000             -         5,000         5,000
Pakistan Investment Bonds                           298,625       -             298,625             -       -                   -
Ordinary shares/certificates of                   1,457,860       -           1,457,860      681,854        -             681,854
  listed companies
Preference shares of listed companies               275,000       -             -             275,000       200,000       200,000
Investment in mutual funds                          266,229       -             266,229           206       -                 206
Ordinary shares of unlisted companies                17,099       -              17,099        62,878       -              62,878
Pre IPO investment in TFC                           555,000       -           1,555,000       -             -                   -
Listed term finance certificates (TFCs)           1,320,863       -           1,320,863     1,145,608       -           1,145,608
                                                 22,334,036     5,193,065    27,527,101     7,550.506       483,256     8,033,762
Held-to-maturity securities
Market Treasury Bills                  11.11        -             -             -          12,825,430     2,875,414    15,700,844
Pakistan Investment Bonds                        13,881,122         6,073   13,887,195     14,354,866     1,288,800    15,643,666
Foreign Currency Bonds (USS)                        212,087       -             212,087       260,076       -             260,076
TFCs Debentures Bonds and PTCs                    4,867,258       -           4,867,258     4,439,812       -           4,439,812
                                                18,960,467          6,073    18,966.540    31,880,184     4,164,214    36,044.398
Related parties
Subsidiary
Allied Management Services (Pvt) Ltd.                62,488       -              62,488        62,488       -              62,488
Others                                              451,219       -             451,219       451,219       -             451,219
Investment at cost                               42,075,500     5,199,138    47.274,638    40.539,108     4,647,470    45,186,578
Less: Provision for Diminution
in value of Investments                 11.3      (203,038)       -           (203,038)     (342,115)       -           (342,115)
Investments (Net of Provisions)                  41,872,462     5,199,138    47,071,600    40,196,993     4,647,470    44.844,463
Unrealized (loss)/gain on revatuation of
Held-for-trading securities             11.5       (30,180)       -            (30,180)        25,706       -              25,706
(Deficit)/surplus on revaluation of
Available-for-sale securities           22.2       (87,162)       (1,017)      (88,179)        56,483       -              56,483
Total Investments at market value                41,755,120     5,198,121    46,953,241    40,279,182     4,647,470    44,926,652
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11.1.1 Pursuant to the requirements of BSD Circular no. 7, dated May 30, 2006, which allows a one time reclassification of securities between the three categories, the bank reclassified Market Treasury Bills, aggregating to Rs 7.801 million (book value) from Held to maturity to Available for sale category.
11.2 Investments by segments:
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                               Note               2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Federal Government Securities:
- Market Treasury Bills                    11.2.1 & 11.2.2    23,331,425     21.639.060
- Pakistan Investment Bonds                11.2.1 & 11.2.2     14,185,820     15,643,666
- Federal Investment Bonds                    11.2.2              5,000          5.000
- Foreign Currency Bonds (US$)                                 212,087         260,076
Fully Paid up Ordinary Shares:
- Listed Companies                                           1,725,150       1,276.565
- Unlisted Companies                                             17,099         62.878
Investment in Mutual Funds                                     266,229             206
Fully paid up Preference Shares               11.2.3            275,000        200,000
Pre IPO Investment in TFC                                      555,000               -
Term Finance Certificates, Debentures,
Bonds and Participation Term Certificates:
Term Finance Certificates
- Listed                                                     1.676.436       1,524,972
- Unlisted                                                   3,262,128       2.288.712
Debentures                                                      65,392          68,534
Bonds - Government guaranteed                                  938,497       1,683.862
- Others                                                       238,645               -
Participation Term Certificates                                  7,023          19,340
Related parties
Investment in subsidiary                                        62,488          62.488
Others                                         11.2.4          451,219         451,219
Total investments at cost                                    47,274.638     45.186.578
Less: Provision for diminution                  11.3          (203,038)      (342,115)
 in the value of investment
Investments (Net of Provisions)                              47,071,600     44,844.463
Unrealized (loss)/gain on revaluation of
held-for-trading securities                     11.5          (30,1 80)         25,706
(Deficit)/surplus on revaluation of
available-for-sale securities                   22.2           (88,179)         56,483
Total investments at market value                            46,953,241     44.926,652
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11.2.1 Included herein are Market Treasury Bills and PIBs having a book value of Rs. 4,855.86 million and nil respectively (2005: Market Treasury Bills Rs. 3,331.78 million and PIB's Rs. 900 million), given as collateral against repurchase agreement borrowings from financial institutions.
11.2.2 These include Market Treasury Bills and PIBs. having a face value of Rs. 339.80 million (2005: Rs. 339.80 million), held by the SBP and National Bank of Pakistan against Demand Loan and TT/DD discounting facilities sanctioned to the bank, In addition, PIBs and FIBS, with an aggregate face value of Rs. 10 million (2005: Rs. 10 million), have been pledged with the Controller of Military Accounts on account of Regimental Fund.
11.2.3 These represent 20,000,000 (2005: 20,000,000) KIBOR plus 2% Cumulative Preference Shares of Masood Textile Mills Limited, with Call Option available to the issuer and Conversion Option available to the bank. after completion of four years from the date of issue, i.e., June 29, 2005 and 7,500,000 (2005: Nil) KIBOR plus 2.5% Cumulative Preference Shares of Fazal Cloth Mills Limited having redemption term for ABL within 60 days after completion of 5 years from the date of issue, i.e.. May 13. 2006.
11.2.4. This includes Rs. 200 million contributed by the bank towards the equity of Khushhali Bank, as per SBP Letter No. BSD (RU-26/625-MFB/13317/00), dated August 07, 2000. In accordance with the restrictions imposed by Khushhali Bank Ordinance, 2000, the bank cannot sell/transfer these shares before a period of five years from the date of subscription.
Thereafter, such sale/transfer shall be subject to the prior approval of State Bank of Pakistan, pursuant to section 10 of the Khushhali Bank Ordinance, 2000.
11.2.5 Information relating to investments in shares of listed and unlisted companies, redeemable capital, debentures and bonds, required to be disclosed as part of the financial statements under State Bank of Pakistan's BSD Circular No. 4 dated February 17, 2006, is given in Annexure "I", which is an integral part of these financial statements.
11.3 Particulars of Provision
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                                                 342,115        354,297
Charge for the year                                                  24         83,393
Reversals                                                      (14,647)       (62,982)
Net (reversal)/charge                                          (14,623)         20,411
Amounts written oft                                           (124,454)       (32,593)
Closing balance                                                 203,038        342,115
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11.3.1 Particulars of Provision in respect of Type and Segment
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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By Type
Available-for-sale securities
Ordinary shares of listed companies                              65,298         78,558
Ordinary shares of unlisted companies                             2,173         38,266
                                                                 67,471        116,824
Held-to-maturity securities
TFCs, Debentures, Bonds and PTCs                                132,997        222,721
Related parties
Ordinary shares of unlisted companies:                            2,570          2,570
                                                                203,038        342,115
By Segment
Fully Paid up Ordinary Shares:
- Listed companies                                               65,298         78,558
- Unlisted companies                                              2,173         38,266
                                                                 67,471        116,824
Term Finance Certificates, Debentures,
Bonds and Participation Term Certificates:                            -              -
Term Finance Certificates - unlisted                             60,582        134.847
Debentures                                                       65,392         68.534
Participation Term Certificates                                   7 023         19 340
                                                                132.997        222,721
Related parties
Ordinary shares of unlisted companies                             2,570          2.570
                                                                203.038        342.115
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11.4 Quality of Available for Sale Securities Information relating to quality of available for sale securities required to be disclosed as part of the financial statements under SBP's BSD Circular No. 4 dated February 17, 2006, is given in Annexure "I'. which is an integral part of these financial statements.
11.5 Unrealized (loss)/gain on revaluation
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                                                                          December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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of investments classified as held for trading
Ordinary shares of listed companies                            (30,180)         25,706
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12 ADVANCES
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                                                                          December 31,
                                                Note              2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Loans, cash credits, running
 finances, etc. - in Pakistan                              143,383,499     113,630,400
Net investment in finance lease - in Pakistan   12.2           777,878         658,716
Bills discounted and purchased
(excluding treasury bills)
Payable in Pakistan                                          2,942,960       2,687,766
Payable outside Pakistan                                     3,493,264       2,561,112
                                                                             6,436,224
                                                                           150,597,601
Financing in respect of continuous
 funding system (CFS)                           12.3         1,107,817         327,677
Advances - gross                                            151,705,418    119,865,671
Provision for non-performing advances           12.5        (7,657,737)    (8.648,742)
General provision for consumer financing        12.5           (14,047)       (10,155)
Advances - net of provision                                 144,033,634    111,206,774
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12.1 Particulars of advances (Gross)

12.1.1
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                                                                          December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In local currency                                           150,783,971    117,892,374
In foreign currencies                                           921,447      1,973,297
                                                            151,705,418    119,865,671
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12.1.2
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                                                                          December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Short term (for upto one year)                              100,024,999     84,066,027
Long term (for over one year)                                51,680,419     35,799,644
                                                            151,705,418    119,865,671
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12.2 Net investment in finance lease
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                                               December 31, 2006                                            December 31, 2005
                                                           Later than                                               Later than
                                             Not later       one and                                  Not later      one and
                                              than one     less than    Over five                      than one     less than  Over five
                                                year      live years      years         Total            year      five years    years         Total
                                                                                                                                      Rupees In '000
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Lease rentals receivable                     317,623        455,475         -         773,098         346,070        272,645        -        618,715
Residual value                                47,653         94,295         -         141,948          40,557         82,079        -        122,636
Minimum lease payments                       365,276        549,770         -         915,046         386,627        354,724        -        741,351
Financial charges for future periods        (67,503)        (69,665)        -        (137,168)        (49,611)       (33,024)       -       (82,635)
Present value of minimum lease payments      297,773        480,105         -         777,878         337,016        321,700        -        658,716
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12.3 This represents secured financing in respect of purchase of shares from the CFS market. These carry markup at the rate of 16.50% (2005: 17.97%) per annum.
12.4 Advances include Rs.10,478.589 million (2005: Rs. 12,699.338 million) which have been placed under non-performing status as detailed below:-
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                                                                  December 31, 2006
                          Classified Advances                     Provision Required                                      Provision Held
Category of Classification   Domestic  Overseas         Total      Domestic        Overseas       Total      Domestic       Overseas            Total
                                                                                                                                       Rupees in '000
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Other assets especially
mentioned                      35,811       -              35,811             -       -             -             -              -                  -
Substandard                   534,865       -             534,865        88,574       -              88,574        88,574        -             88,574
Doubtful                      659,307       -             659,307       229,548       -             229,548       229,548       -             229,548
Loss                        9.248,606       -           9,248,606     7,339,615       -           7,339,615     7,339,615        -          7,339,615
                           10,478,589       -          10,478,589     7,657,737       -           7,657,73      7,657,737        -          7,657,737
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12.5 Particulars of provision against non-performing advances in local currency
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                                      December 31, 2006                         December 31, 2005
                              Note         Specific       General         Total      Specific       General         Total
                                                                                                           Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                           8,648,742        10,155     8,658,897    10,572,225         5,402    10.577.627
Charge for the year                       1,561,347         3,892     1,565,239      1505,377         4,753      1510 130
Reversals                                 (981,934)             -     (981,934)   (1,110,522)             -   (1,110,522)
                                            579,413         3,892       583,305       394,855         4,753      399.,608
Amounts written off           12.6      (1,570,418)             -   (1,570,418)   (2,318,338)             -   (2,318.338)
Closing balance                           7,657,737        14.047     7,671,784     8,648,742        10,155     8,658,897
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12.5.1 Particulars of provisions against non-performing advances
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                                      December 31, 2006                         December 31, 2005
                                           Specific       General         Total      Specific       General         Total
                                                                                                           Rupees in '000
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In local currency                         7,657,737        14,047     7,671,784     8,648,742        10,155     8,658.897
In foreign currencies                       -             -             -             -             -                   -
                                          7,657.737        14,047     7,671,784     8.648,742        10,155     8.658,897
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12.5.2 During the year, in order to comply with' the requirements of the BSD Circular No. 2. dated January 14. 2006, issued by the SBP, the bank changed the method of computation of provision against the non-performing advances.
The Circular requires the bank to create provision at a rate of 25 percent, instead of 10 percent of non-performing advances, in the substandard category after adjustment of the Forced Sale Value (FSV) of assets held as collateral against such non performing advances while determining the provision requirement.
Additionally. BSD Circular No. 7, dated November 01, 2005, issued by the SBP restricted the benefit of the Forced Sale Value (FSV) of the collateral to financing facilities of Rs.10 million and above with effect from December 31, 2006, as against the previous requirement to restrict the same to financing facilities of Rs.5 million and above, for the purposes of determining provision against non-performing advances. The bank has made a provision of Rs. 260.02 million in order to comply with the requirements of above circulars.
Had the above referred increase, in the rate of provision for substandard category and increase in the limit of financing for taking the benefit of the FSV not taken place, profit before taxation for the year and advances (net of provision) at the end of the year would have been higher by Rs. 260.02 million.
12.6 Particulars of write offs:
12.6.1
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                               Note              2006             2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Against Provision                              12.5         1,570,418        2,318,338
Directly charged to Profit &Lose account                      136,189          160.059
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                                                            1,706,607        2,478,397
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12.6.2
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                               Note              2006             2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Write Offs of Rs. 500,000 and above             12.7          1,196,664      2,437,559
Write Offs of Below Rs. 500,000                                 509,943         40,838
                                                              1,706,607      2,478,397
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12.7 Details of loan write off of Rs. 500,000/- And above In terms of sub-section (3) of Section 33A of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962. the Statement in respect of written-off loans or any other financial relief of five hundred thousand rupees and above allowed to a person(s) during the year ended December 31, 2006 is given in Annexure - II. However, this write off does not affect the bank's right to recover debts from these customers.
12.8 Particulars of loans and advances to directors, related parties, etc.
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Debts due by directors, executives
or officers of the bank or any of them
either severally or jointly with
any other persons
Balance at beginning of year                                  3,887,659      2,684,482
Loans granted during the year                                   939,585      1,626,009
Repayments                                                    (626,390)      (422,832)
Balance at end of year                                        4,200,854      3,887,659
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13. OPERATING FIXED ASSETS
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                               Note              2006             2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Capital work-in-progress                        13.1            516,047        163,443
Property and equipment                          13.2          5,899,386      4.530,262
Intangible assets                               13.3             29,678         26,957
                                                              6,445,111      4,720.662
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13.1 Capital work-in-progress
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                 2006             2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Civil works                                                     249,263         61,287
Equipment                                                        44,703         14,612
Advances to suppliers and contractors                           222,081         87,544
                                                                516,047        163,443
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13.2 Property and equipment
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                                                             Cost / Revaluation                        Accumulated Depreciation
                                                                                                          Charge for
                                                               Adjustment/                                 the year/ Adjustment/                   Net book         Annual
                                            At                    surplus/            At            At   adjustment/ depreciation          At      value at        rate of
                                    January 1,    Additions/  (deficit) on  December 31,    January 1, (depreciation reversed on December 31,  December 31,   depreciation
Description                 Note          2006   (deletions)   revaluation          2006          2005 on deletions) revaluation         2006          2006              %
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Rupees in' 000
Land                        13.4     2,882,599       852,585      (18,599)     3,704,167       -             -            -            -          3,704,167              -
                                                    (12,418)
Buildings                   13.4     1,256,759       284,919       (1,550)     1,538,382        75,293       61,465       -           136,593     1,401,789              5
                                                     (1,746)                                                   (165)
Furniture and fixtures                 367,198         8,650       -             361,256       265,015       23,801       -           275,286        85,970             10
                                                    (14.592)                                                (13,530)
Electrical, office and                 891,789       280,917       -           1,149,681       614,306      110,697       -           703,797       445,884       14.28-50
computer equipment                    (23,025)      (21,206)
Vehicles                               219,749       201,839       -             348,509       152,924        28,388      -           125,708       222,801             20
                                                    (73,079)                                                (55,604)
Building improvements
(rented premises)                       25,932        26,163       -              52,095         6,226         7,094      -            13,320        38,775             20
2006                                 5,644,026     1,655,073      (20,149)     7,154,090     1,113,764       231,445      -         1,254,704     5,899.386
                                                  (124,860)                                                 (90,505)
2005                                 3,525,829     1,403,394       811,943     5,644,026     1,016,623       235,405    (56,959)    1,113,764     4,530,262
                                                    (97,140)                                                (81,305)
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13.3.1 Intangible assets
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                                                       Cost                Accumulated Amortization                     Net book
                                            At                          At           At  Amortizations/           At    value at      Rate of
                                    January 1,    Additions/  December 31,   January 1,  (Amortizations December 31, December 31 amortization
(Rupees in '000)                          2006   (Deletions)          2006         2006   on deletion)          2006        2006            %
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Computer software           2006        46,733        10,157        56,890        19,776         7,436        27,212      29,678        14.28
                            2005        33,631        13,127       46,733         13,602         6,199        19,776      26,957        14.28
                                                        (25)                                      (25)
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13.4 During the previous year the bank arranged for valuation of properties from M/s. lqbal A. Nanjee & Co. as at September 30, 2005. The revalued amounts of properties have been determined on the basis of Fair Value Model.

The revaluation resulted in increase in the carrying values of the properties by Rs. 868.90 million, as at December 31. 2005. Had there been no revaluation, the carrying amount of revalued assets would have been as follows:
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Land                                                          1,647,789      1,660,208
Building                                                        503,395        591,391
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For information regarding location of revalued properties, refer Annexure lll.

13.5 Fair value of property and equipment s not materially different from their carrying amount,
13.6
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note              2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Effect in the current year on profit 
 and loss account of surplus 
arising on revaluation of                       22.1             29,926         31,559
 buildings carried out last year
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13.7 The land and buildings currently in use of the bank include certain properties that have been acquired in satisfaction of claims. The total cost and net book value of these properties as at December 31. 2006 amounted to Rs. 1,305.336 million and Rs. 1,265.564 million respectively. -
13.8
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Restriction/discrepancy in the title of property having a
net book value of                                                26,311         30,189
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13.9
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Carrying amount of temporarily idle property and equipment  61,432        221,498
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13.10
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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The gross carrying amount of fully
depreciatedmortized assets
that are still in use 
Furniture and fixtures                                          153,845        153,955
Electrical, office and computer equipment                       556,360        556,353
Vehicles                                                         36,844         59,540
Intangible assets - software                                      4,668          4,493
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13.11.
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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The carrying amount of property and equipment that have
retired from active use and are held for disposal                   123            669
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/13.12 Disposals of fixed assets

The details of disposals of assets whose original cost or book value exceeds rupees one million or two hundred and fifty thousand rupees respectively, whichever is lower, are given below:
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                                        Original
                                           cost/
                                       revalued   Accumulated         Book         Sale      Gain on    Mode of          Particulars of
                                                 depreciation        value     proceeds         sale    disposal         purchaser
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Rupees in '000
Land
                                           3,342       -             3,342        6,025        2,683    Negotiation      Mr. Abdul Rauf Memon, Mirpurkhas
                                              29       -                29       14,000       13,971    Negotiation      Mr. Shaikh Mohammad Shoaib, Gujar Khan
                                           8,368       -             8,368       21,600       13,232    Negotiation      M!s Roomi Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. Multan
                                             679       -               679          679            -    Negotiation      Mr. Abdul Hamid Shaikh, Multan
                                          12,418       -            12,418       42,304       29,886
Building
                                              72           12           60        4,822        4,762    Negotiation      Mr. Abdul Hamid Shaikh. Multan
                                             674           93          581        1,920        1,339    Negotiation      Mr. Javed Ghani, Ouetta
                                           1,000           60          940        2,025        1,085    Negotiation      Mr. Noor Mohammad. Karachi
                                           1,746          165        1,581        8,767        7,186
Furniture & Fixtures
Items having book value of less
than Rs. 250,000 and cost of less
than Rs. 1,000,000                        14,592       13,530        1,062        1,410          348    Negotiation      Various
Electrical, office and
computer equipment
Items having book value of less
than Rs. 250,000 and cost of less
than Rs.1,000,000                         23,025       21,206        1,819        2,755          936    Negotiation      Various
Vehicles
                                           2,590        2,590            -          714          714    Auction          Mr. Fazal Muhammad, Karachi
                                           2,461        2,461            -          246          246    As per bank policMr. Shaukat A. Kazmi, Lahore
                                           2,200        2,200            -          494          494    Auction          Mr. Muhammad Salahuddin. Karachi
                                           1,308        1,308            -          540          540    Auction          Mr. Afzal Saleem. Karachi
                                             879          177          702          799           97    Insurance Claim  E.F.U. General Insurance Karachi
                                             849          509          340          441          101    As per bank policMr. Sheikh Tahir Azmat, Karachi
                                             849          509          340          441          101    As per bank policMr. Khawja M. Almas. Karachi
                                             849          509          340          340            -    As per bank policMr. Muhammadi Yaqoob. Karachi
                                             609          122          487          487            -    As per bank policMr. Muhammad Rafique. Sukkur
                                             609          244          365          390           25    As per bank policMr. I A Khairi, Karachi
                                             609          244          365          390           25    As per bank policMr. Mohd Azam Usmani, Karachi
                                             609          244          365          365            -    As per bank policMr. Tariq A Mehmood, Karachi
Items having book value of less
than Rs. 250,000 and cost of less
than Rs.1,000,000                         58,658       44,487       14,171       41,869       27,698    Various           Various
                                          73,079       55,604       17,475       47,516       30,041
December 31, 2006                        124,860       90,505       34,355      102,752       68,397
December 31, 2005                         97,140       81,305       15,835       44,673       28,838
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Information relating to sale of fixed assets (otherwise than through a regular auction) made to chief executive or a director or an executive or a shareholder holding not less that ten percent of the voting shares of the bank or any related party. as required by SBP's BSD circular no. 4 dated February 17, 2006 is given in Annexure "III" and is an integral part of these financial statements.
14. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Deferred debits arising in respect of
Compensated leave absences                                      323,887        257,316
Provision against:
Investments                                                      48,209         84,594
Other assets                                                    208,277        156,972
Off balance sheet obligations                                    88,804         87,914
Post retirement medical benefits                                368,540        328,047
Deficit on revaluation of investments                             6,284              -
                                                              1,044,001        914,843
Deferred credits arising due to
Surplus on revaluation of fixed assets                        (198,948)      (209,965)
Accelerated tax depreciation / amortization                   (109,242)              -
Excess of investment in finance
 lease over written down
value of leased assets                                         (97,643)       (24,785)
                                                              (405,833)      (234,750)
                                                                638,168        680,093
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15. OTHER ASSETS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Income/Mark-up accrued on advances, investments and placements:
in local currency -                                         3,846,259       2.359,804
- in foreign currencies '                                         9,947          9,311
Due on account of sale of investments                          249,629           1,912
Advances, deposits, advance
 rent and other prepayments                                    950,019         328,618
Advance taxation (payments less provisions)                  4,135,369       3,963,617
Non-banking assets acquired                     15.1               189             189
 in satisfaction of claims
Stationery and stamps on hand'                                   49,252         56,853
Prepaid exchange risk fee                                             -             34
Due from the employees'
 retirement benefit schemes                     36.4          1,032,064        731,290
Unrealized gain on forward
 foreign exchange contracts                                      15,539          9,269
Receivable from SBP                                              28,048        103,146
 - customers encashments
Suspense account                                                423,204         92,883
Others                                                           16,917         50,115
                                                             10,756,436      7,707,041
Less: Provision held against other assets                     (595,075)      (479,088)
Other assets (net of provision)                              10,161,361      7,227,953
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15.1
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Market value of Non-banking assets acquired
in satisfaction of claims                                       135,117         45,039
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15.2 Provision against other assets
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                                                 479,088        466,324
Charge for the year                                             208,652         39,828
Reversals                                                       (3,345)        (4,752)
Net charge                                                      205,307         35,076
Written off                                                    (89,320)       (22,312)
Closing balance                                                 595,075        479,088
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16. BILLS PAYABLE
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In Pakistan                                                   2,273,952      2,444,565
Outside Pakistan                                                  4,055          4,055
                                                              2,278,007      2,448,620
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17. BORROWINGS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In Pakistan                                                  18,033,050      9,536,455
Outside Pakistan                                                377,375        157,330
                                                             18.410,425      9,693,785
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17.1 Particulars of borrowings with respect to Currencies
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In local currency                                            18,033,050      9,536,455
In foreign currencies                                           377,375        157,330
                                                             18,410,425      9,693,785
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17.2 Details of borrowings Secured/Unsecured
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Secured
Borrowings from financial institutions                           14,500          5,000
Borrowings from State Bank of Pakistan
Under export refinance scheme                   17.3          5,555,134      3,999,675
LTF - EOP                                       17.4          3,907,552              -
                                                              9,462,686      3,999,675
Repurchase agreement borrowings                 17.5          4,855,864      4,231,780
Unsecured
Call borrowings                                 17.6          3,700,000      1,300,000
Overdrawn nostro accounts                       17.7            377,375        157,330
                                                              4,077,375      1,457,330
                                                             18,410,425      9,693,785
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17.3 The bank has entered into various agreements for financing with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for extending export finance to customers. As per the agreements, the bank has granted the SBP the right to recover the outstanding amount from the bank at the date of maturity of the finance by directly debiting the current account maintained by the bank with the SBP. These carry interest at rates ranging between 6.5% and 7.5% (2005: between 3.5% and 7.5%) per annum.
17.4 This represents Long Term Financing against Export Oriented Projects (LTF-EOP) availed by the bank for further extending the same to its customers for export oriented projects, for a maximum period of 7.5 years. The loan repayments to SBP correspond the respective repayment from customers. The loan carries mark-up ranging from 4% to 5% per annum (2005: Nil),
17.5 These represent funds borrowed from the local interbank market against government securities, carrying mark-up at rates, ranging between 8.00% and 8.85% (2005: 8.25% and 8.45%) per annum maturing on various dates, latest by January 19, 2007.
17.6 These represent unsecured borrowings from the local interbank market, carrying mark-up at rates, ranging between 10.35% and 11.25% (2005: 8% and 9.10%) per annum maturing on various dates, latest by March 21. 2007.
17.7 Included in overdrawn nostro accounts are balances, aggregating to Rs. 144.05 million (2005: Rs. 2.01 million). representing balances held with a related party outside Pakistan.
18. DEPOSITS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Customers
Fixed deposits                                               53,304,136     31,633,508
Savings deposits                                             66,954,303     66,323,993
Current accounts - Remunerative                              23,028,853     13,410,869
- Non-remunerative                                           56,422,618     49,710,944
                                                            199,709,910    161,079,314
Financial Institutions
Remunerative deposits                                         6,321,414        330,954
Non-remunerative deposits
                                                              6,321,414        330,954
                                                            206,031,324    161,410,268
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18.1 Particulars of deposits
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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In local currency                                           198,931,209    156,150,709
In foreign currencies                                         7,100,115      5,259,559
                                                            206,031,324    161,410,268
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19. SUB-ORDINATED LOANS
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Term Finance Certificates - Unsecured                         2,500,000              -
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The bank has issued unsecured sub-ordinated Term Finance Certificates, which will contribute towards Tier II capital for minimum capital requirements (MCR) as per guidelines set by the SBP, under BSD Circular No. 12. dated August 24, 2004. to support the bank's growth.

All the regulatory approvals were obtained in December 2006. Liability to the TFC holders shall be subordinated to and rank inferior to all other debts of the bank including deposits and is not redeemable before maturity without prior approval of the SBP.

The rate of return is based on the Karachi Interbank Offer Rate (KIBOR) prevailing on the last working day before the beginning of each semi annual redemption period plus 1.9% (no floor, no cap). 0.24% of the principal shall be redeemed in the first 72 months and the remaining principal shall be redeemed in 4 equal semi-annual installments of 24.94% each of the Issue amount respectively, starting from the 78th month.
Other salient features of the issue are as follows:
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Total issue:                              Rs. 2,500 million
Pre-initial public offer (Pre-IPO) :      Rs. 1,875 million
Initial public offer (IPO) :                Rs. 625 million
Rating:    A
Listing:            Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Ltd.
Repayment:                            8 Years (2007 - 2014)
Profit payment:    Semi annually in arrears (365 day basis)
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20. OTHER LIABILITIES
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                            (Restated)
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Mark-up / Return / Interest
payable in local currency                                     1,323.318        549,988
Mark-up / Return / Interest
payable in foreign currency                                      31,279          3,092
Accrued expenses                                                324,389        252,636
Branch adjustment account                                       131,623        838,568
Provision for:
gratuity                                        36.4            112,570        112,325
employees' medical benefits                     36.4          1,052,971        937,276
employees' compensated absences                 36.8            925,392        735,189
Unclaimed dividends                                               4,506              -
Provision against off-balance sheet obligation  20.1            253,727        251,181
Security deposits against lease                                 142,948        122,562
Unrealised loss on future contracts
in respect of equity instruments                                      -          9,735
Others                                                          816,544        659,396
                                                              5,119,267      4,471,948
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20.1 Provision against off-balance sheet obligations
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                                                 251,181        172,086
Charge for the year                                               4,108         87,626
Reversals                                                       (1,562)        (8,531)
Net charge                                                        2,546         79,095
Closing balance                                                 253,727        251,181
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The above provision has been made against letters of guarantee issued by the bank.
21. SHARE CAPITAL

21.1 Authorized Capital
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December 31, December 31,                                             December 31,  December 31,
        2006         2005                                                     2006          2005
                             No. of shares                                        Rupees in '000
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1,000,000,000 500,000,000    Ordinary shares of Rs.10/- each            10,000,000     5,000,000
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21.2 Issued, subscribed and paid up
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December 31, December 31,                                            December 31,   December 31,
2006               2005                                                      2006           2005
No. of shares   Ordinary shares                                                   Rupees in '000
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Fully paid up Ordinary shares of Rs, 10/- each
406,780,094  406,780,094    Fully paid in cash                          4,067,801     4.067,801
  24,535,471   24,535,471    Issued as bonus shares                        245,355       245,355
 431,315,565  431,315,565                                                4,313,156     4,313,156
                             18.348.550 Ordinary shares of
                              Rs. 10 each, determined
                             pursuant to the Scheme of
                             Amalgamation in accordance
                             with the swap ratio, stipulated
                             therein less 9.200,000
                             Ordinary shares of
                             Rs. 10 each, held by ILL on
   9,148,550    9,148,550    the cut-off date (September 30, 2004)          91,486        91,486
                             8,400.000 Ordinary shares of
                             Rs. 10 each, determined
                             pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation
                             of First Allied Bank Modaraba with
                             Allied Bank Limited
   8,400,000    8,400,000    in accordance with the share                   84,000        84,000
                             swap ratio stipulated therein
 448,864,115  448,864,115                                                4,488,642     4,488,642
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Ibrahim Fibres Limited and Ibrahim Agencies (Private) Limited, related parties of the bank, held 141,982,700 and 27,281,554 (December 31, 2005: 141,982,700 and 25,190,230) Ordinary shares of Rs.10 each, respectively, as at December 31, 2006.
21. SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ON REVALUATION OF ASSETS - NET OF TAX
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Surplus/(deficit) arising on revaluation of:
- fixed assets                                  22.1          1,540,001      1,579,059
- securities                                    22.2           (81,895)         56,483
Surplus on revaluation of assets - net of tax                 1,458,106      1,635,542
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22.1 Surplus on revaluation of Fixed Assets
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                Note              2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Surplus on revaluation of                                    1,789,024         953,073
 fixed assets as at January 1
Net increase arising on                                               -        868,902
 revaluations during the year
Surplus realized on disposa                                    (20,149)        (1,392)
l of revalued properties
Transferred to unappropriated
 profit in respect of incremental
depreciation charged during the                                (19,452)       (19,882)
year - net of deferred tax
Related deferred tax liability                                 (10,474)       (11,677)
                                                13.6           (29,926)       (31,559)
Surplus on revaluation of fixed                              1,738,949       1,789,024
 assets as at December 31
Less: Related deferred tax liability on:
Revaluation as at January 1                                     209,965        169,664
Surplus arising on revaluation                                        -         51,978
of building during the year
Disposal of revalued properties                                   (543)              -
Incremental depreciation charged
 during the year transferred to
profit and loss account                                        (10,474)       (11,677)
                                                                198,948        209,965
                                                              1,540,001      1.579,059
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22.2 Surplus / (Deficit) on revaluation of Available-for-sale securities
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                Note              2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Federal Government Securities
Market Treasury Bills                                          (15,715)          1,409
Pakistan Investment Bonds                                       (2,240)              -
Term Finance Certificates - Listed                                7,298              -
Shares / Certificates - Listed                                 (97,150)         53,714
Mutual Funds                                                     19,628          1,360
                                                11.1           (88,179)         56,483
Less: Related deferred tax asset                                  6,284              -
                                                               (81,895)         56,483
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22. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

23.1 Direct credit substitutes
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Guarantees in favour of:
Banks and financial institutions                              1,761,869      1,355,300
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23.2 Transaction-related contingent liabilities Guarantees in favour of:
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Government                                                    1,986,614        627,404
Others                                                        4,761,103      3,464,202
                                                              6,747,717      4,091,606
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23.3
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Trade-related contingent liabilities                         38,142,108     22,394,618
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23.4
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Claims against the bank                                       2,738,318      5,622,737
not acknowledged as debt
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23.5
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Commitments to extend credit                             8,090,550      6,480,152
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23.6 Commitments in respect of forward foreign exchange contracts
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                                                          December 31,    December 31,
                                                                  2006            2005
                                                                        Rupees In '000
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Purchase                                                      6,983,267      3,173,997
Sale                                                          3,266,742      2,300,788
                                                             10,250,009      5,474,785
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23.7 Commitments in respect of:
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Civil works                                                     294,037        323,025
Acquisition of operating fixed assets                         1,149,408        258,327
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23.8
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Commitments in respect of                                             -        290,136
future sale of equity instruments
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23.9
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Commitments in respect of lease financing                       150,384         13,012
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23.10 Commitments in respect of:
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Forward lending
Forward borrowing                                             1,853,461              -
                                                              1,853,461              -
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23.11 Other Contingencies

23.11.1 The Income tax assessments of the bank have been finalized up to and including Tax Year 2005 and Tax Year 2004 for, local operations and Azad Kashmir operations, respectively.
a) While finalizing income tax assessments up to the assessment year 2000-2001. the Income Tax Authorities made certain add backs with a tax impact of Rs. 278 million. As a result of appeals filed by the bank before the Appellate Authorities, these add-backs were deleted and set-aside with a tax impact of Rs. 64 million and Rs. 125 million respectively. The appeal effect orders with regard to the above matters are pending.
b) The assessments from Assessment Year 2001-2002 to Tax Year 2005 have been finalized with net additional tax liability of Rs. 4,684 million. As a result of the appeals filed by the bank before the Appellate Authorities, various additions having tax impact of Rs. 4.718 million and Rs, 2,424 million have been deleted and set-aside by the Appellate Authorities, respectively. The appeal effect orders with regard to the above matters are pending.
c) Income tax return for Tax Year 2006 is filed with tax liability of Rs. 1,601 million whereas provision has been made upto Rs. 1,331 million after considering the effect of carry forward losses of the above mentioned Assessment / Tax Years which would be made available in Tax Year 2006.
Pending the finalization of the above-referred appeals. no provision has been made by the bank in an aggregate sum of Rs. 5,232 million in these financial statements, This sum includes tax liability, aggregating to Rs. 4,782 million, already deleted by the Appellate Authorities for which appeal effect orders are pending. The management is hopeful that the outcome of these appeals will be in favour of the Bank.
23.11.2 As a result of a compromise decree granted by the Honourable High Court of Sind in August 2002, Fateh Textile Mills Limited pledged 16,376,106 shares of ABL with the bank as security consequent to the default by Fateh Textile Mills Limited on the terms of the decree.

The bank published a notice on June 23, 2004 in accordance with the requirements of section 19(3) of the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance. 2001 and invited sealed bids from interested parties to purchase the pledged shares, The bidding process was scheduled for July 23, 2004 and the bank had fixed a reserve price of Rs, 25 per share. On the bid date, the highest offer for these shares was received at a rate of Rs. 25.51 per share. The bid was approved and the successful bidder had deposited an amount of Rs. 417.75 million with the bank.
Fateh Textile Mills Limited had filed a Suit against the bank in the High Court of Sindh challenging the sale of the above shares. The High Court had not granted a stay order on the process of sale of shares, However, the matter is still pending in the Court.
24. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The bank at present does not offer structured derivative products such as Interest Rate Swaps. Forward Rate Agreements or FX Options. However, the bank's Treasury buys and sells derivative instruments such as:
- Forward Exchange Contracts

- Foreign Exchange Swaps

- Equity Futures
Forward Exchange Contracts (with Importers and Exporters)
Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) is a product which is offered to the obligor who transact internationally. These traders use this product to hedge themselves from unfavorable movements in a foreign currency. however, by agreeing to fix the exchange rate, they do not benefit from favorable movements in that currency.
An FEC is a contract between the Obligor and the bank in which both agree to exchange an amount of one currency for another currency at an agreed forward exchange rate for settlement more than two business days after the FEC is entered into (the day on which settlement occurs is called the value date). FEC is entered with those Obligors whose credit worthiness has already been assessed.
If the relevant exchange rate moves un-favourably, the bank will loose money. and Obligor will benefit from that movement because the bank must exchange currencies at the FEC rate. In order to mitigate this risk of adverse exchange rate movement, the bank hedges its exposure by taking forward position in inter-bank FX.
Foreign Exchange Swaps
A Foreign Exchange Swap (FX Swap) is used by the bank if it has a need to exchange one currency for another currency on one day and then re-exchange those currencies at a later date, Exchange rates and forward margins are determined in the "interbank" market and fluctuate according to supply and demand.
An FX Swap prevents the bank from gaining any benefit resulting from a favourable exchange rate movement in the relevant currency pair between the time bank enters into the transaction deal and when settlement occurs. Cancellation of the swap may also result in exposure to market movements. The key advantage of an FX swap is that it provides the bank with protection against unfavourable currency movements between the time it enters into the transaction and settlement, The term and amounts for FX Swap can also be tailored to suit the bank's particular needs.
Equity Futures
An equity futures contract is a standardized contract, traded on a futures counter of the stock exchange, to buy or sell a certain underlying scrip at a certain date in the future, at a specified price.
The bank uses equity futures as a hedging instrument to hedge its equity portfolio, in both held for trading and available for sale, against equity price risk. Only selected shares are allowed to be traded on futures exchange. Equity futures give flexibility to the bank either to take delivery on the future settlement date or to settle it by adjusting the notional value of the contract based on the current market rates. Maximum exposure limit to the equity futures is 10% of Tier I Capital of the bank.
The accounting policies used to recognize and disclose derivatives are given in note 7.15.2.
25. MARK-UP / RETURN / INTEREST EARNED
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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On loans and advances to customers                           12,199,617      5,998.381
On investments in:
Available for sale securities                                 1,716,804        402,390
Held to maturity securities                                   1,582,206      2,513,853
                                                              3,299,010      2,916,243
On deposits with financial institutions                         219,812        106,109
On securities purchased                                         824,084        228,075
under resale agreements
On certificates of investment                                   226,961        338,757
On letters of placement                                         352,633         74,818
On call money lending                                            93,390        229,668
                                                             17,215,507      9,892,051
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26. MARK-UP / RETURN / INTEREST EXPENSED
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Deposits                                                      6,125,387      1,696,420
Securities sold under repurchase agreements                     313,740        215,869
Other short term borrowings                                     319,855        112,253
Markup on TFCs                                                   21,387              -
Others                                                           12,732            117
                                                              6,793,101      2,024,659
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27. FEE. COMMISSION AND BROKERAGE INCOME
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Core fees, commission and brokerage                           1,152,093        820,031
Account maintenance charges                                     201,795        400,331
                                                              1,353,888      1,220,362
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28. GAIN ON SALE OF SECURITIES
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Federal Govt. Securities
Market Treasury Bills                                                24          1,117
Pakistan Investment Bonds                                           375              -
Shares - Listed                                                 376,393        123,266
                                                                376,792        124,383
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29. OTHER INCOME
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Gain on sale of fixed assets                                     68,397         28,838
Miscellaneous                                                   204,631        243,924
                                                                273,028        272.762
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30. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                Note               2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Salaries, allowances, etc.                                    3,083,342      2,610,605
Charge for defined benefit plan                                 226,909         39,341
Contribution to defined contribution                            118,499        107,956
 plan - provident fund
Non-executive directors' fees,                                      361            194
allowances and other expenses
Rent, taxes, insurance, electricity, etc.                       498,321        378,017
Legal and professional charges                                   67,874         48,261
Communications                                                  174,032        145,142
Repairs and maintenance                                          83,675         71,085
Stationery and printing                                         111,194         81,892
Advertisement and publicity                                     188,517        103,750
Auditors' remuneration                          30.1              8,805          9,576
Depreciation I Amortization                 13.2 & 13.3         238,881        241,604
Brokerage and commission                                         71,740         84,379
Security service charges                                        108,686         87,271
Travelling, conveyance and fuel expenses                        114,805         86,887
Entertainment                                                    40,334         28,691
Computer expenses                                               119,799         90,320
Subscription                                                     18,621         23,823
Donations                                       30.2              9,499         15,000
Others                                                            6,684          5.738
                                                             5,290,578       4,259,532
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30.1 Auditors' remuneration
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                                               December 31, 2006                                December 31. 2005
                                        Ford Rhodes    M. Yousut               Ford Rhodes   M. Yousut
                                        Sidat Hyder   Adit Saleem              Sidat Hyder   Adil Sateem
                                           & Co.        & Co.        Total        & Co.        & Co.        Total
                                                                                                   Rupees in '000
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Audit fee                                  1,500        1,500        3,000        1,375        1,375        2,750
Special certifications, half yearly and
quarterly reviews and sundry
miscellaneous services                     2,275        2.680        4,955        2,900        3,150        6,050
Out-of-pocket expenses                       365          485          850          405          371          776
                                           4,140        4,665        8,805        4,680        4,896        9,576
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30.2 None of the directors, executives and their spouses had any interest in the donations disbursed during the year. Donations paid in excess of Rs. 100,000 to a single party during the year are as follows:
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Earthquake victims in Kashmir and NWFP                                -         15,000
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer
Hospital and Research Centre                                      3,700              -
Tameer-e-Millat Foundation                                        2,500              -
The Kidney Centre                                                 1,000              -
Sahara For Life Trust                                               500              -
Golf Club Faisalabad                                                500              -
Care Foundation                                                     400              -
Mr. Tahir Sadiq                                                     249              -
Agha Khan Hospital and                                              150              -
 Medical College Foundation
OGS Trust                                                           150              -
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31. OTHER CHARGES
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Penalties imposed by SBP                                          7,078         18,999
32. TAXATION
Current - for the year                                        2,215,092      1,331,468
- for prior years                                                     -         22,000
                                                              2,215,092      1,353,468
Deferred                                                         48,752        390,594
                                                              2,263,844      1,744,062
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32.1 Relationship between tax expense and accounting profit
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Accounting profit for the current year                        6,661,094      4,834,195
Tax on income @ 35% (2005: 37%)                              2,331,383       1,788,652
Effect of permanent differences                                 65,477          81,030
Effect of exempt income                                        (91,085)       (60,317)
Adjustments in respect of tax on reduced rates                 (36,804)       (14,767)
Effect of reduction in tax rates                                      -       (43,508)
Tax charge for the prior year -                                       -         22,000
Others                                                          (5,127)       (29,028)
Tax charge for the current year                               2,263,844      1,744,062
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33. EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                NOTE               2006           2005
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Profit for the year after taxation  Rupees in '000            4,397,250      3,090,133
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                                                                      Number of Shares
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Weighted average number of Ordinary shares outstanding
during the year                                 33.1        448,864,115    448,864,115
                                                                              (Rupees)
Earnings per share - basic and diluted                             9.80           6.88
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There is no dilution effect on basic earnings per share
33.1 The comparative figure of weighted average number of shares outstanding has been restated to include Ordinary shares issued by the bank during the year as a result of merger with FABM.
34. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                              Note                 2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Cash and balances with treasury banks            8           23,039,577     14,742,711
Balances with other banks                        9            1,705,445      3,292,041
Overdrawn nostro accounts                        17           (377,375)      (157,330)
                                                             24,367,647     17,877,422
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34. STAFF STRENGTH
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Permanent                                                         7,139          6,909
Temporary/on contractual basis/trainee                               65             38
Bank's own staff strength at the end of the year                  7,204          6,947
Outsourced                                                        1,675          1,326
Total Staff strength                                              8,879          8,273
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36. DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS
36.1 General description

The bank operates a funded gratuity scheme for all employees who opted for the new staff retirement benefit scheme introduced by the management with effect from July 1, 2002. For those employees who did not opt for the new scheme, the bank continues to operate a funded pension scheme.
The bank also operates a contributory benevolent fund (defined benefit scheme) and provides post retirement medical benefits to eligible retired employees.
36.2 Number of Employees under the schemes
The number of employees covered under the following defined benefit scheme/plans are:
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Gratuity fund                            7,180
Pension fund                             4,000
Benevolent fund                          7,139
Employees' compensated absences          7,139
Post retirement medical benefits         7,139
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36.3 Principal actuarial assumptions

The actuarial valuations were carried out on June 30. 2006 based on the Projected Unit Credit Method, using the following significant assumptions:
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                                   December 31,   December 31,
                                       2006         2005      Sources of estimation
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Discount rate:
May 31, 2005                            -           10.00%
June 30, 2006                         10.00%        -          Yield on investments in
December 31, 2006                     10.00%        -          Government Bonds
Expected rate of return on plan                                assets:
May 31, 2005                             -          10.00%
June 30, 2006                          10.00%         -        Yield on investments in
December 31, 2006                      10.00%         -        Government Bonds
Expected rate of salary increase        8.00%        6.50%     Rate of salary increase
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36.4 Reconciliation of (receivable) / payable to defined benefit plan
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                                                          December 31, 2006
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                                                                                               Post
                                               Pension       Gratuity     Benevolent     retirement
                                                  fund           fund           fund        medical
                                                                                     Rupees in '000
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Present value of defined benefit obligation  3,295,249        463,564        532,218      1,458,865
Fair value of plan/scheme's assets         (5,155,897)      (393,999)      (610,811)              -
Net actuarial gains/(losses) not recognition   907,356         43,005       (78,951)      (405,894)
                                             (953,292)        112,570      (157,544)      1,052,971
Benefit of the surplus not available to
the bank refer note 36.4.1         -              -               78,772              -
                                             (953,292)        112,570       (78,772)      1,052,971
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                                                       December 31, 2005
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                                                                                               Post
                                               Pension       Gratuity     Benevolent     retirement
                                                  fund           fund           fund        medical
                                                                                     Rupees in '000
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Present value of defined benefit obligation  3,244,547        376,520        559,397      1,292,221
Fair value of plan/scheme's assets         (5,475,648)      (286,159)      (563,483)              -
Net actuarial gains/(losses) not recognition 1,575,884         21,964      (106,869)      (354,945)
                                             (655,217)        112,325      (110,955)        937,276
Benefit of the surplus not available to
the bank refer note 36.4.1         -              -               34,882              -
                                             (655,217)        112,325       (76,073)        937,276
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36.4.1 The latest actuarial valuation of Benevolent Fund, carried out as at June 30, 2006 highlighted a surplus of Rs 157.544 million. Out of this amount, a benefit of Rs 78.772 million can be availed by the bank in future years in the form of reduced contributions.
36.5 Movement in (receivable) from/payable to defined benefit plan
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                                                        December 31, 2006
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                                                                                               Post
                                               Pension       Gratuity     Benevolent     retirement
                                                  fund           fund           fund        medical
                                                                                     Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                              (655,217)        112,325       (76,073)        937,276
Charge/(reversal) for the year - note 36     (298,075)         84,084         30,219        188,045
Contribution to fund made during the year
Bank's contribution                            -             (83,839)       (32,918)              -
Benefits paid                                  -              -              -             (72,350)
                                             (953,292)        112,570       (78,772)      1,052,971
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                                                       December 31, 2005
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                                                                                               Post
                                               Pension       Gratuity     Benevolent     retirement
                                                  fund           fund           fund        medical
                                                                                     Rupees in '000
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Opening balance                              (405,673)       105,000        (34,881)        854,049
Charge for the year - note 36.6              (249,544)         80,198       (10,209)        158,896
Contribution to fund made during the year
Bank's contribution                            -             (72,873)       (30,983)              -
Benefits paid                                  -              -              -             (75,669)
Closing balance                              (655,217)        112,325       (76,073)        937,276
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36.6 Charge for defined benefit plan
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                                                       December 31, 2006
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                                                                                               Post
                                               Pension       Gratuity     Benevolent     retirement
                                                  fund           fund           fund        medical
                                                                                     Rupees in '000
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Current service cost                           -               75,048         15,770         41,460
Interest cost                                 324,455         37,652         55,940         129,222
Expected return on plan assets               (547,565)       (28,616)       (56,348)              -
Actuarial (gains)/losses                      (74,965)        -                3,885         17,363
Contributions - employee                       -              -             (32,918)              -
Benefit of the surplus not available to        -              -              -               43,890
                                             (298,075)         84,084         30,219        188,045
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                                                       December 31, 2005
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                                                                                               Post
                                               Pension       Gratuity     Benevolent     retirement
                                                  fund           fund           fund        medical
                                                                                     Rupees in '000
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Current service cost                                 -         73,555         13,769         30,811
Interest cost                                  319,295         23,588         43,646        112,209
Expected return on plan assets               (501,366)       (16,945)       (40,378)              -
Actuarial (gains) / losses                    (67,473)        -                3,737         15,876
Contributions - employee                            -         -             (30,983)              -
                                            (249,544)         80,198       (10,209)         158,896
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36.7 Actual return on plan assets
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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- Gratuity fund                                                  38,285         37,507
- Pension fund                                                  822,242        704,565
- Benevolent fund                                                71,892         65,529
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36.8 Employees' compensated absences

The liability of the bank in respect of tong-term employees' compensated absences is determined, based on actuarial valuation, carried out using the Projected Unit Credit Method, The liability of the bank as at December 31,2006. as per the latest actuarial valuation carried out as at September 30, 2006 which, after considering the estimated liability for the current year amounted to Rs. 925.392 million (2005: Rs. 735.189 million). A charge of Rs. 222.635 million (2005: Rs. 60 million) has been provided during the current year, representing the management's best estimate.
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

The bank operates a contributory provident fund scheme for employees who are covered under the new gratuity scheme. The employer and employee both contribute 8.33% of the basic salaries to the funded scheme every month. Number of employees covered under this plan are 6,598 (2005: 6,909) as on December 31, 2006. During the year, employees made a contribution of Rs. 118.499 (2005: Rs. 107.956) million to the fund. The bank has also made a contribution of equal amount to the fund.
38. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES
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                                        President / Chief Executive   Directors                Executives
                                        December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
                                  Note          2006         2005         2006         2005         2006         2005
                                                                                                       Rupees in '000
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Fees                              38.1        -            -               361          194            -            -
Managerial remuneration                       15,000       12,000        7,275       11,550      277,099      148,701
Charge for defined benefit plan                  842           69       -            -            74,310       26,103
Contribution to defined
contribution plan                              1,275        1,020       -            -            21,555       10,353
Rent and house maintenance                    -            -               270          540       71,931       37,717
Utilities                                        667          460          728        1,155       27,748       13,718
Medical                                           24            2          728        1,155       19,668        3,868
Bonus                                          7,500        3,500       -            -           251,158      236,555
Conveyance and others                            480          176       -            -            31,880       22,365
                                              25,788       17,227        9,362       14,594      775,349      499,380
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Number of persons                                  1            1           10            7          330          343
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38.1 This represents remuneration paid to each director (total number of directors 10) for attending meetings of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and other committees held during the year. Each director was paid Rs. 5,000 per meeting for each meeting attended during the year.
38.2 The Chief Executive, Directors and certain executives are also provided with other facilities, including free use of the bank maintained cars.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value of traded investments is based on quoted market prices, except for securities classified by the bank as held to maturity. Fair value of unquoted equity investments is determined on the basis of break up value of these investments as per the latest available audited accounts.
Fair value of fixed term loans, other assets, other liabilities and fixed term deposits cannot be calculated with sufficient reliability due to the 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 loans and advances has been calculated in accordance with the bank's accounting policy as stated in note 7.5.
The maturity and repricing profile and effective rates are stated in notes 43.3.1 and 43.2.3 respectively.
In the opinion of the management, the fair value of the remaining financial assets and liabilities are not significantly different from their carrying values since assets and liabilities are either short-term in nature or in the case of customer loans and deposits are frequently repriced.
40. SEGMENT DETAILS WITH RESPECT TO BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
The segment analysis with respect to business activity is as follows:
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                                             Corporate     Trading &        Retail    Commercial     Payment &    Agency      Assets      Retail
                                               Finance         Sales       Banking       Banking    Settlement   Services   Management  Brokerage     Others
                                                                                                                                              Rupees In '000
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2006
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Total Income                                   169,366     2,063,283     8,326,310    13,521,560       784,622      -           -           -              -
Total Expenses                                (95,912)   (1,798,344)   (6,547,025)  (11,376,011)     (650,599)      -           -           -              -
Net Income (loss)                               73,454       264,939     1,779,285     2,145,549       134,023      -           -           -              -
Segment Assets (Gross)                        156,669    20,531,908    59,942,453    179,602,511       257,132      -           -           -              -
Segment Non Performing Loans                         -             -     2,658,173     7,820,416             -      -           -           -              -
Segment Provision Required                           -             -     2,712,102     6,011,522             -      -           -           -              -
Segment Liabilities                             72,062     8,892,264   151,543,249    71,173,039     2,404,682      -           -           -              -
Segment Return on net Assets (ROA) (%)          59,41%         1.44%         3.62%         1.46%        63.17%      -           -           -              -
Segment Cost of Funds (%)                        0.00%         8.26%         4.33%         9.18%         0.00%      -           -           -              -
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2005
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Total Income                                    78,367     1,126,570     6,430,550     6,069,770       477,008      -           -           -              -
Total Expenses                                (45,135)     (891,214)   (5,082,439)   (4,739,399)     (333,945)      -           -           -              -
Net Income (loss)                               33,232       235,356     1,348,111     1,330,371       143,063      -           -           -              -
Segment Assets (Gross)                          81,054     9,584,968    50,277,329   141,779,339       331,678      -           -           -              -
Segment Non Performing Loans                         -             -     4,277,854     8,421,484             -      -           -           -              -
Segment Provision Required                           -             -     3,707,840     6,023,441             -      -           -           -              -
Segment Liabilities                             18,039     5,732,000   127,570,541    41,929,921     2,522,939      -           -           -              -
Segment Return on net Assets (ROA) (%)          45.79%         1.74%         1.94%         1.80%        46.68%      -           -           -              -
Segment Cost of Funds (%)                        0.00%         4.68%         4.02%        10.22%         0.00%      -           -           -              -
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The segment return on net assets and cost of funds are based on average assets and average liabilities for the year.
41. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The bank has related party relationships with its subsidiary, companies with common directorship having equity under 20%, directors and employee benefit plans.
Banking transactions with related parties are executed substantially on the same terms, including mark-up rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated parties and do not involve more than a normal risk (i.e., under the comparable uncontrolled price method).
Details of transactions with related parties except those under the terms of employment and balances with them as at the year end were as follows:
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                                             December 31, 2006                          December 31, 2005
                                                  Companies                                 Companies
                                                 with common                               with common
                                                 directorship                              directorship
                                                 having equity                             having equity
                                       Directors      under 20%      Subsidiary     Directors    under 20%   Subsidiary
                                                                                                         Rupees in '000
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Nature of related party transactions
Deposits 
Deposits at the beginning of the year      6,668         76,125          3,925          452          4,209          905
Deposits received during the year         17,432        765,872        270,262       12,967        889,895        3,141
Deposits repaid during the year          (22,286)      (782,196)      (135,508)      (6,751)      (817,979)       (121)
Deposits at the end of the year            1,814         59,801        138,679        6,668         76,125        3,925
Mark-up expensed                              97            356          3,423           -             -              -
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The balances. held with related parties. outstanding at the end of current year are included in notes 9.2, 9.3, 17.7 and 21.2 to these financial statements.
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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Net receivable from staff retirement benefit funds              918,541        609,971
(Reversal) / charge in respect of                              (65,273)       (71,559)
 staff retirement benefit funds
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42. CAPITAL ADEQUACY

The risk weighted assets to capital ratio, calculated in accordance with the SBP's guidelines on capital adequacy was as follows:-
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                                                           December 31,   December 31,
                                                                   2006           2005
                                                                        Rupees in '000
                                                                            (Restated)
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Regulatory Capital Base
Tier I Capital
Shareholders capital                                          4,488,642      4,488,642
Reserves                                                      6,133,209      5,693,484
Unappropriated profits                                        5,607,796      2,731,979
Less: Adjustments                                               144,383         62,488
Total Tier I Capital                                         16,085,264     12,851,617
Tier II Capital
Subordinated debt                                             2,500,000              -
 (upto 50% of total Tier I Capital)
General Provisions subject to 1.25%                             14,047          10,155
 of Total Risk Weighted Assets
Revaluation Reserve (upto 50%)                                  770,001        817,771
Total Tier II Capital                                         3,284,048        827,926
Eligible Tier Ill Capital                                             -              -
Total Regulatory Capital                        (a)          19,369,312     13,679,543
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Risk-Weighted Exposures
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                                                    December 31, 2006           December 31, 2005
                                         Book Value   Risk Adjusted    Book value   Risk Adjusted
                                                              Value                         Value
                                                                                   Rupees In '000
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Credit Risk
Balance Sheet Items:-
Cash and other liquid Assets             24,745,022         842,316    18,034,752       1,105,732
Money at call                            19,050,239       3,284,500     5,777,382       1,505,000
Investments                              46,953,241       6,942,075    44,926,652       4,779,037
Loans and advances                      144,033,634     116,455,007   111,206,774      89,979,354
Fixed assets                              6,445,111       6,445,111     4,720.662       4,720,662
Deferred taxation                           638,168         638,168       680,093         680,093
Other assets                             10,161,361       5,814,494     7,227,953       3,044,048
                                        252,026,776     140,421,671   192,574,268     105,813,926
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Off Balance Sheet items
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Performance bonds etc.                    8,255,859       1,908,421     5,195,725       1,126,290
Stand By letters of credit               38,142,108       8,097,854    22,394,618       3,945,079
Outstanding foreign exchange contracts
- Purchase                                6,983,267          69,104     3,173,997          32,743
- Sale                                    3,266,742          13,750     2,300,788          12,448
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                                         56,647,976      10,089,129    33,065,128       5,116,560
Credit risk-weighted exposures                          150,510,800                   110,930,486
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Market Risk
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General market risk                                         237,113                       330,275
Specific market Risk                                        237,113                       910,550
Foreign exchange Risk                                       296,009                       250,538
Market risk-weighted exposures                              770,235                     1,491,363
Total Risk-Weighted exposures              (b)          151,281,035                   112,421,849
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Capital Adequacy Ratio [(a) / (b) x 100]                     12.80%        12.17%
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43. RISK MANAGEMENT

Risk Management is a continuous process which addresses all significant risks to which the bank is exposed. The process begins with the formulation of business objectives and strategies and encompasses the identification, assessment and measurement, monitoring and control of specific banking risks. The process is completed by the monitoring of current business objectives and strategies.
Categories of Risk

Our risk management processes distinguish among four kinds of specific banking risks: credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and operational risk.
Credit Risk

This risk is defined as the possibility of loss due to unexpected default or a deterioration of credit worthiness of a business partner.

Credit Risk includes Country Risk i.e., the risks that counterparty is unable to meet its foreign currency obligations as a result of adverse economic conditions or actions taken by governments in the relevant country.
Market Risk

The risk of loss generated by adverse changes in the price of assets or contracts currently held by the bank (this risk is also known as price risk).
Liquidity Risk

The risk that the bank is unable to meet its payment obligations when they fall due and to replace funds when they are withdrawn; the consequences of which may be the failure to meet obligations to repay depositors and fulfill commitments to lend.
Operational Risk

The risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events.
Risk Responsibilities

- The Board is accountable for the management of risk. This is discharged by defining the scope of risk management activities within the Risk Management Group, distributing responsibilities at Board level for their management and determining the manner in which risk authorities are set.
- The Board Risk Management Committee (BRMC) determines standards and policies for risk measurement and management. These standards and policies are proposed by Risk Management Committee (RMC). who is also accountable for providing independent assurance that risk is being managed. measured and controlled in conformity with RMG policies and standards.

- The President and Group Chiefs are accountable for the management of risk collectively through their membership of risk committees: Risk Management Committee and Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO).

- Independent supervision of risk management activities is provided by Audit Committee,

- Day-to-day operational responsibility for implementing the Bank's risk management policies and guidelines is delegated to the appropriate business units.
Risk Management Group Organization
Risk management functions have been segregated by business specialization, i.e., Credit Risk. Credit Administration, Risk Architecture, Portfolio Management Operational Risk and Market Risk. All these functions are operating in tandem to improve and maintain the health of the lending portfolio.
43.1 Credit Risk
Credit risk, the potential default of one or more debtors, is the largest source of risk for the bank. The bank is exposed to credit risk through its lending, trading and capital market activities. The bank's credit risk function is divided into Corporate and Financial Institutions Risk and Commercial and Retail Risk.

The functions operate within an integrated framework of credit policies, guidelines and processes. The foundation of the bank's credit management framework is based on a systematic approval matrices introduced in 2005, which was followed with credit risk assessment methodology introduced in 2006 through a new Credit Application Package.

The bank manages 3 principal sources of credit risk:
i) Sovereign credit risk on its public sector advances

ii) Non-sovereign credit risk on its private sector advances

iii) Counterparty credit risk on interbank limits
Sovereign Credit Risk

When the bank lends to public sector borrowers, it prefers obtaining a full sovereign guarantee or the equivalent from the Government of Pakistan (GOP). However, certain public sector enterprises have a well defined cash flow stream and appropriate business model, based on which the lending is secured through collaterals other than GOP guarantee.
Non-Sovereign Credit Risk

When the bank lends to private sector borrowers it does not benefit from sovereign guarantees or the equivalent. Consequently, each borrower's credit worthiness is analyzed on the newly introduced Credit Application Package that incorporates a formalized and structured approach for credit analysis and directs the focus of evaluation towards a balanced assessment of credit risk with identification of proper mitigants. These risks include Industry Risk, Business Risk, Financial Risk, Security Risk and Account Performance Risk. Financial analysis is further strengthened through use of separate financial spreadsheet templates that have been designed for manufacturing/ trading concerns, financial institutions and insurance companies.
Counter Party Credit Risk on Interbank Limits

In the normal course of its business, the bank's Treasury utilizes products such as REPO and call lending to meet the needs of the borrowers and manage its exposure to fluctuations in market, interest and currency rates and to temporarily invest its liquidity prior to disbursement. All of these financial instruments involve, to varying degrees. the risk that the counter party in the transaction may be unable to meet its obligation to the bank.
Reflecting a preference for minimizing exposure to counterparty credit risk, the bank maintains eligibility criteria that link the exposure limits to counterparty credit ratings by external rating agencies. For example. the minimum rating for counterparties to be eligible for a banking relationship with the bank is BBB.
Country Risk

The bank has in place a Country Risk Management Policy which has been approved by the Board. This policy focuses on international exposure undertaken by the bank. The bank utilizes country risk rating assessment reports published by Dun & Bradstreet Limited (an international credit rating agency) which use political, commercial, macroeconomic and external risk factors in assigning a country risk rating. The country risk limits used by the bank are linked to the Dun & Bradstreet ratings and FlD is responsible for monitoring of country exposure limits.
Credit Administration

Credit Administration is involved in minimizing losses that could arise due to security and documentation deficiencies. The Credit Administration Division constantly monitors the security and documentation risks inherent in the existing credit portfolio through six regional credit administration departments located all over the country.
Portfolio Management

To ensure a prudent distribution of credit portfolio, the bank manages its lending activities within a framework of

Borrower, Group and Sector exposure limits and risk profile benchmarks.
Portfolio Risk Measurement Models

The bank has developed internal risk rating models to assign credit risk ratings to its Corporate and Institutional borrowers. These models are based on expert judgment, comprising of both quantitative and qualitative factors. The ratings are assigned at Portfolio Management Level and are given due weightage while extending credit to these asset classes.
Stress Testing

The bank is also conducting stress testing of its existing portfolio, which includes all assets, i.e., advances as well as investments. This exercise is conducted on a semi-annual basis in line with regulatory requirements. This testing is conducted through assigning shocks to all assets of the bank and assessing its resulting affect on capital adequacy.
Early Warning System

In order to ensure that monitoring of the regular lending portfolio focuses on problem recognition, an early warning system in the form of a 'Watch-List' category has being instituted to cover the gap between Regular and Substandard categories.

Identification of an account on the said 'Watch-List' influences the lending branch to carry Out an assessment of the borrower's ability to rectify the identified problem / weakness within a reasonable time-frame, consider tighter structuring of facilities, confirm that there are no critical deficiencies in the existing security position and, if possible, arrange for strengthening of the same through obtaining additional collateral. -It should however, be noted that the Watch-List category of accounts is part of the Bank's Regular portfolio and does not require any provisioning.

In some cases, an account may even be downgraded directly from a Regular to Sub-Standard or worse on subjective basis based on the severity of the trigger involved,
Management of Non Performing Loans

The Bank has a Special Asset Management Group (SAM). which is responsible for management of non performing loans, SAM undertakes restructuring / rescheduling of problem loans, as well as litigation both civil and criminal for collection of debt.
For the non-performing loan portfolio, the bank makes a specific provision based on an assessment of the credit impairment of each loan. At the end of 2006, the average specific provisioning rate was 73.08% of the non-performing loan portfolio.
The accounting policies and methods used to determine specific and general provision are given in the note numbers 7 and 12 to these financial statements. The movement in specific and general provision held is given in note 12.5 to these financial statements.
Portfolio Diversification

During the year 2006 the banking sector advances in Pakistan grew by 18% whereas growth in the bank's advances was 27%. The growth pattern indicates that the bank has outpaced overall credit growth of banking sector, while concomitantly maintaining healthy Advances to Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio.
While expanding the advances portfolio, efficient portfolio diversification has been a key consideration. The diversification takes into account the volatility of various sectors by placing concentration limits on lending to these sectors thereby ensuring a diversified advances portfolio. Composition of the bank's advance's portfolio is significantly diversified.

Textile, Cement, Financial Institutions, Agriculture and Transport I Communication are major contributors to the advances portfolio. These sectors are considered to be the biggest contributors towards country's GDP as well,
43.1.1 Segmental Information

43.1.1.1 Segments by class of business
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                                                                December 31, 2006                        Contingencies
                                                                                                                   and
                                                 Advances (Gross)                  Deposits                commitments
                                   Rupees in '000       Percent Rupees in '000      Percent Rupees In '000     Percent
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Financial institutions                 7,387,387          4.87%     3,680,768         1.79%    12,275,623       17.25%
Individuals                            5,367,775          3.54%    73,450,765        35.65%       909,368        1.28%
Textile                               36,230,311         23.88%     4.067,376         1.97%     2,050,040        2.88%
Sugar                                  5,125,441          3.38%       941,733         0.46%       979,968        1.38%
Cement/clay/ceramics                  12,121,245          7.99%     1,578,921         0.77%       111,385        0.16%
Transport, storage and
communication                          9,735,245          6.42%     3,677,515         1.78%        20,450        0.03%
Wholesale and retail trade             5,771,268          3.80%    11,973,448         5.81%     3,278,690        4.61%
Agriculture                           13,138,154          8.66%     9,617,896         4.67%       184,524        0.26%
Real Estate Agents                    10,919,991          7.20%     8,001,616         3.88%             -            -
Food manufacturing                     5,562,228          3.67%     3.064,610         1.49%             -            -
Iron steel                             3,551,261          2.34%    12,241,712         5.94%       465,192        0.65%
Oil and gas etc.                       7,005,959          4.62%     7,880,756         3.83%     2.980,189        4.19%
Electric generation                    5,471,261          3.61%     9,437,962         4.58%     8.547,092       12.01%
Others                                24,317,892         16.03%    56,416,246        27.38%    39,375,340       55.32%
                                     151,705,418        100.00%   206,031,324       100.00%    71,177,861      100.00%
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43.1.1.2 Segments by sector
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                                                                December 31, 2006                        Contingencies
                                                                                                                   and
                                                 Advances (Gross)                  Deposits                commitments
                                   Rupees in '000       Percent Rupees in '000      Percent Rupees in '000     Percent
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Public/Government                    27,130.760         17.88%    23,336,516        11.33%    20,691,831        29.07%
Private                             124,574,658         82.12%   182,694,808        88.67%    50,486,030        70.93%
                                    151,705,418        100.00%   206,031,324       100.00%    71,177,861       100.00%
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43.1.1.3 Details of non-performing advances and specific provisions by class of business segment
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                                         December 31, 2006                December 31, 2005
                                                       Specific                    Specific
                                      Classified     Provisions    Classified    Provisions
                                        Advances           Held      Advances          Held
                                                                             Rupees in '000
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Individuals                              120,501        119,641       144,239       144,214
Textile                                3,123,218      2,665,949     3,741,017     2,698,552
Chemical                                 236,486         79,814       568,331       427,895
Transport storage and communication      300,866        218,916       354,169       245,334
Wholesale and retail trade               802,230        520,140       540,146       372,938
Food manufacturing                       437,020        259,561       554.609       315,733
Agriculture                              366,071        242,843       797,044       747,398
Others                                 5,092,197      3,550,873     5,999,783     3,696,678
                                      10,478,589      7,657,737    12,699,338     8,648,742
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43.11.4 Details of non-performing advances and specific provisions by sector
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                                             December 31, 2006            December 31, 2005
                                                       Specific                    Specific
                                      Classified     Provisions    Classified    Provisions
                                        Advances           Held      Advances          Held
                                                                             Rupees in '000
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Public/Government                        230,183        126,989       293,719        83,519
Private                               10,248,406      7,530,748    12,405,619     8,565,223
                                      10,478,589      7,657,737    12,699,338     8,648,742
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43.1.1.5 Geographical Segment Analysis
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                                                          December 31, 2006
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                                          Profit          Total           Net Contingencies
                                          before         assets        assets           and
                                        taxation       employed      employed   Commitments
                                                                             Rupees in '000
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Pakistan                               6,661,094    252,026,776    17,687,753    71.177,861
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43.2 Market Risk

The bank is exposed to Foreign Exchange Risk, Interest Rate Risk and Equity position Risk.

Market Risk Function has been partially set up with current responsibility of performing basic market risk measurement, monitoring and control functions. However, to give it a formal structure, we expect to appoint a consultant within the first quarter of 2007, for assistance in establishment of Market Risk Management Framework.
Risk Pertaining to the Trading Book

Trading Book

A trading book consists of positions in financial instruments held either with trading intent or in order to hedge other elements of the trading book. To be eligible for trading book, financial instruments must be held with the intent of trading and free of any restrictive covenants on their tradability. In addition, positions need to be frequently and accurately valued and the portfolio should be actively managed.
The bank's trading book includes equity securities classified as 'Held for Trading'. These positions are actively managed by treasury as part of their capital market activities. Since trading book constitutes capital market equities therefore, they are mainly exposed to equity price risk,
Risk Pertaining to Banking Book

All the investments excluding trading book are considered as part of banking book. Banking book includes:

i) Available for sate securities

ii) Held to maturity securities

iii) Other strategic investments

Treasury investments parked in the banking book include:

i) Government securities

ii) Capital market investments

iii) Strategic investments

iv) Investments in bonds, debentures, etc.
Due to the diversified nature of investments in banking book, it is subject to interest rate and equity price risk.
interest Rate Risk - Banking Book

Government securities (PIB & T-Bills) and other money market investments are subject to interest rate risk, To capture the risk associated with these securities extensive modeling is being done with respect to duration analysis. Stress testing and scenario models are also in place to capture the sensitivity of the portfolio to adverse movement in interest rates. For prudent risk management all money market investments are marked to market to assess changes in the market value of investments due to interest rate movements,
Equity Position Risk - Banking Book

The bank's portfolio of equity securities categorized under 'Available for Sale' and 'Strategic Investments' are parked in the banking book, These investments expose the bank to equity price risk.
Stress Testing

The bank also conducts Stress Testing of the bank's investment portfolio to ascertain the impact of various adverse scenarios on the capital adequacy and sustainability of the bank. The exercise assumes various stress conditions, with respect to Market Risk (Rise or Fall in Interest Rates, leading to interest rate risk), Equity Price Risk resulting from Stock Market movements, FX Rate Risk leading from adverse movements in exchange rates and Liquidity Risk (ability to meet short-term obligations if there is a run on deposits). This is in line with the Central Bank's regulatory requirements.
Duration GAP Analysis

A Duration Gap Analysis is also conducted to ascertain the duration gap between the bank's assets and liabilities, to ascertain the effect of interest rate shifts on the market value of equity.
Market Risk Capital Charge

The bank uses standardized measurement method for calculation of market risk capital charge.

The results are as under:
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                                                                         Risk Weighted
                                                              Exposures Capital Charge
                                                                        Rupees in '000
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General market risk - Equity Exposures                          237,113         18,969
Specific market risk - Equity Exposures                         237,113         18,969
Foreign Exchange risk                                           296,009         23,681
Total                                                           770,235         61,619
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43.2.1 Foreign Exchange Risk

Foreign Exchange Risk is the risk of loss arising from fluctuations of exchange rates. Our FX Risk is first controlled through substantially matched funding policy. On the mismatched exposures, we utilize appropriate derivative instruments such as Forwards and Swaps.
The majority of net foreign currency exposure is in US Dollars. The bank is carefully monitoring the net foreign currency exposure and the effect of exchange rate fluctuations by conducting sensitivity analysis and stress testing, as well as utilizing the currency forwards and swaps to hedge the related exposure.
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                                                                       December 31, 2006
                                                                          Net foreign
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                             Financial        Financial         Off-balance         currency
                               assets        liabilities        sheet Items         exposure
                                                                              Rupees in '000
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Pakistan Rupee            234,550,090        223,065,585        (3,716,525)        7,767,980
United States Dollar        3,555,379          5,598,173         2,271,948           229,154
Great Britain Pound           167,090          1,110,894           945,406             1,602
Japanese Yen                   17,799              1,312           (16,778)            (291)
Euro                          283,131            747,869           502,612            37,874
Other Currencies               64,853             50,520            13,337            27,670
                            4,088,252          7,508,768         3,716,525           296,009
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                          238,638,342        230,574,353              -            8,063,989
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43.2.2 Equity Position Risk

The Board with the recommendations of ALCO approves exposure limits applicable to investments in Trading Book, Equity securities are perpetual assets and are classified under either Held for Trading Portfolio or Available for Sale Portfolio.
Concentration Risk

ALCO is responsible for making investment decisions in the capital market and setting limits that are a component of the risk management framework. Portfolio, Sector and Scrip wise limits are as signed by the ALCO to guard against concentration risk and these limits are reviewed and revised periodically. Treasury ensures compliance of concentration limits set by ALCO. Limit monitoring is done on a daily basis. Limit breaches if any are promptly reported to ALCO with proper reason and justification.
Price Risk

Trading and investing in equity securities give rise to price risk. ALCO and Treasury's Capital Market Unit both ensure that through prudent trading strategy and use of equity futures, the equity price risk is mitigated. albeit to a certain extent,
43.2.3 Mismatch of Interest Rate Sensitive Assets and Liabilities
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                                                                                                          December 31, 2006
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                                      Effective                                                           Exposed to Yield / Interest risk                                                     Non-interest
                                      Yield /                                       Over 1        Over 3        Over 6        Over 1        Over 2        Over 3         Over 5                     bearing
                                      Interest                        Upto 1          to 3          to 6   Months to 1          to 2          to 3           to 5        to 10      Above 10      financial
Rupees in '000                          rate              Total         Month        Months        Months          Year         Years         Years         Years         Years         Years   instruments
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On-balance sheet financial instruments
Assets
Cash and balances with
treasury banks                      3,39% - 4.39%    23,039,577       996,192       -             -             -             -             -             -             -             -          22,042,785
Balances with other banks               3.65%         1,705,445       460,827       -             -             -             -             -             -             -             -           1,244,618
Lending to financial institutions       9.34%        19,050,239    15,946,799     3,103,440       -             -             -             -             -             -             -                   -
investments                             7.66%        46,953,241     7,002,035     5,270,477     4,353,928    14,951,671     2,030,842     1,595,826     2,130,731     6,302,526       -           3,315,205
Advances                               9.99%       144,033,634    130,671,046       208,495       281,163       660,825     2,215,854     1,658,380     1,662,453     1,791,518     2,063,048     2,820.852
Other assets                                         3,856,206        -             -             -             -             -             -             -             -             -           3,856.206
                                                   238,638,342   155,077,499     8,582,412      4,635,091   15,612,496     4,246,696     3,254,206     3,793,184     8,094,044     2,063,048     33,279,666
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Liabilities
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Bills payable                                         2,218,007             -       -             -             -             -             -             -             -             -           2,278,007
Borrowings                              73.6%       18,410,425    12,180,747      2,536,011       172,790       431,451     1,449,671     1 009 586       571,268        58,901       -                   -
Deposits and other accounts             4.01%      206,031,324   126,388,320    114,504,789     4,543,025     4,172,572       -             -             -             -             -          56,422,618
Sub-ordinated loans                    12.49%         2,500,000             -       -           2,500,000       -             -             -             -             -             -                   -
Liabilities against assets
subject to finance lease
Other liabilities                                     1,354,597             -       -             -             -             -             -             -             -             -           1,354,597
                                                   230,514,353   138,569,067     17,040,800     7,215,815     4,604,023     1,449,571     1,009,586       511,268        58,901       -          60,055,222
On-balance sheet gap                                  8,063,989    16,508,432   (8,458,388)   (2,580,724)    11,008,473     2,191,025     2,244.620     3,221,916     8,035,143     2,063,048  (26,775,556)
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Off-balance sheet financial instruments
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Forward lending                    11.78% - 15.60%    8,240,934       230,745       280,305     2.750,234     3,279,650     1,700,000       -             -             -             -                   -
Forward borrowing                       8.65%       (1,853,461)   (1,853,461)             -       -             -             -             -             -             -             -                   -
Oft-balance sheet gap                                 6,387,473   (1,622,116)       280,305     2,750,234     3,279,650     1,100,000       -             -             -             -                  --
Total Yield/
Interest Risk Sensitivity Gap                        14,451,462    14,885,116   (8,178,083)       169,510    14,288,123     4,497,025     2,244,620     3,221,916     8,035,143    2,063,048   (26,775,556)
Cumulative Yield/
Interest Risk Sensitivity Gap                                      14,885,716     6,707,633   6,877,143     21,165,266   25,662,291    27,906,911    31,128,827    39,163,970    41,227,018      14,451,462
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43.2.3.1 Reconciliation of Assets and Liabilities exposed to Yield Interest Rate Risk with Total Assets and Liabilities
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Total financial assets as per note 43.2.3                     238,638,342
Add Non Financial Assets
Operating fixed assets                                          6,445,111
Deferred tax asset                                                638,168
Other assets                                                    6,305,155
Total assets as per balance sheet                             252,026,776
Total liabilities as per note 43.2.3                          230,514,353
Add Non Financial Liabilities
Other liabilities                                               3,764,670
Total liabilities as per balance sheet                        234,339,023
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43.3 Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the bank is unable to fund its current obligations and operations in the most cost efficient manner, Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) is the forum to oversee liquidity management. The overall bank's principle is that the ALCO has the responsibility for ensuring that bank's policy for liquidity management is adhered to on a continual basis.
Other than customer's deposits the bank's funding source is the inter-bank money market, Change in the government monetary policy and market expectations of interest rate are all important factors that can adversely affect our key funding source. Efficient and accurate planning plays a critical role in liquidity management. Our MIS provides information on expected cash inflows/out flows which allow the bank to take timely decisions based on the future requirements.
Comprehensive gap analysis, stress testing and scenario analysis is done on periodic basis to capture any adverse effect of market movements on liquidity position. Based on the results produced by analytical models, ALCO devise the liquidity management strategy to maintain sufficient liquidity to deal with any related catastrophe.
43.3.1 Maturities of Assets and Liabilities

The table below summarizes the maturities of assets and liabilities in accordance with liquidity assumptions used by the bank to monitor liquidity risk. Assets and liabilities are assumed to mature on their contractual maturities or on the expected date of realization/settlement/replacement as required by the assumptions.
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                                                                      Over 1        Over 3        Over 6        Over 1        Over 2        Over 3        Over 5
                                                        Upto 1         to 3          to 6   Months to 1          to 2          to 3          to 5         to 10       Above 10
                                          Total         Month        Months        Months          Year         Years         Years         Years         Years          Years
                                                                                                                                                                Rupees in '000
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Assets
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Cash and balances
with treasury banks                   23,039,577    23,039,577       -             -             -             -             -             -             -                   -
Balances with other banks              1,705,445     1,705,445       -             -             -             -             -             -             -                   -
Lending to financial institutions     19,050,239    15,946,799     3,103,440       -             -             -             -             -             -                   -
Investments                           46,953,241     1,643,754     5,552,558     4,540,490    15,311,179     4,209,204     2,305,857     3,908,816     8,157,492     1,323,891
Advances                             144,033,634    13,793,820     9,140,413    28,420,534    40,998,448    13,537,452    10,418,660    13,728,001     9,503,655     4,492,651
Operating fixed assets                 6,445,111        23,212        46,425        69,638       139,274       745,031       194,400       278 097       351,770     4,597,264
Deferred tax assets                     638,168       134,553         9,254        13,434        24,969        46,100        46,382        92,702       115,122        155,652
Other assets                         10,161,361      2,069,248    2,554,593     2,546,304      2,991,216       -             -             -             -                   -
                                     252,026,776    58,356,408    20,406,683    35,590,400    59,465,086    18,537,787    12,965,299    18,007,615    18,128,039    10,569,458
Liabilities
Bills payable                         2,278,007      2,278,007       -             -             -             -             -                   -             -             -
Borrowings                            18,410,425     5,625,613    2,536,011             -      5,727,924       431,451     1,449,671     1,009 586      571,268         58,901
Deposits and other accounts         206,031,324     42,367,111   41,178,574    19,376,104   21,194,510     14,142,578    24,517,204    15,084,408    14,352,654    13,818,181
Sub ordinated loans                    2,500,000             -             -           500           500         1,000         1,000          2000     2,495,000             -
Other liabilities                     5,119,267     21,72,202     1,591,725       576,925       576,609        34,258        35,593        56,909        37,523         37,523
                                    234,339,023    53,442,933    45,305,310    25,681,453    22,203,070    15,627,507    25,563,383    15,714,585    16,944,078     13.855,704
Net assets /(liabilities)             17,687,753     4,913,475  (24,899,627)     9,908,947    37,262,016     2,910,280  (12,598,084)     2,293,031     1,183,961   (3,286,246)
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Share capital                          4,488,642
Reserves                               6,133,209
Unappropriated profit                  5,607,796
Surplus on revaluation
of assets - net of tax                 1,458,106
                                      17,687,753
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43.3.1.1 When an asset or liability does not have any contractual maturity date, the period in which these are assumed to mature has been taken as the expected date of maturity.
43.4 Operational Risk

The bank, like all financial institutions, is exposed to many types of operational risks, including the potential losses arising from internal activities or external events caused by breakdowns in information, communication. physical safeguards, business continuity, supervision, transaction processing, settlement systems and procedures and the execution of legal, fiduciary and agency responsibilities.
The bank maintains a system of internal controls designed to keep operational risk at appropriate levels, in view of the bank's financial strength and the characteristics of the activities and market in which it operates. These internal controls are periodically updated to conform to industry best practice.
In 2006. the bank has initiated the process of implementing internationally accepted Internal Control-Integrated Framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). with a view to consolidate and enhance the existing internal control processes.
LIQUIDATION OF ALLIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PRIVATE) LIMITED

The Board of Directors in its meeting held on October 30. 2006 has approved the liquidation of Allied Management Services (Private) Limited, (AMSL) a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank, consequent to the merger of First Allied Bank Modaraba (managed by AMSL) into the bank.
RECLASSIFICATION

Following corresponding figure has been reclassified for the purpose of better presentation.
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                                                         December 31,
                       From                  To                  2005
                                                       Rupees In '000
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                     Deposits        Other liabilities        442,956
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46. NON ADJUSTING EVENT AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

The Board of Directors in its meeting held on February 26, 2007 has proposed a cash dividend in respect of 2006 of Rs. 2.5 per share (2005: cash dividend Rs. 2.5 per share). In addition, the directors have also announced a bonus issue of 20%. These appropriations will be approved in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The financial statements, for the year ended December 31, 2006 do not include the effect of these appropriations which will be accounted for in the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2007.
47. GENERAL

47.1 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the revised forms of annual financial statements of the banks issued by the State Bank of Pakistan through its BSD Circular No. 04 dated February 17, 2006.
47.2 Figures have been rounded off to the nearest thousand rupees.

48. DATE OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUE

These financial statements were authorized for issue on February 26, 2007 by the Board of Directors of the bank.

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