Faysal Bank Ltd - 2004
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2004
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                                                                  Notes         2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
                                                                                                  Restated
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with treasury banks                              6       5,048,395             2,866,278
Balances with other banks                                          7       3,564,030               648,660
Lendings to financial institutions                                 8       4,417,378               872,132
Investments                                                        9      11,502,805            11,218,501
Financing                                                         10      51,373,254            29,626,223
Other assets                                                      11       1,473,952             1,183,315
Fixed assets                                                      12       1,158,407             1,030,352
Deferred tax asset - net                                          13               -               160,936
                                                                          78,538,221            47,606,397
LIABILITIES
Bills payable                                                     15         905,637               430,862
Borrowings from financial institutions                            16       8,478,048             6,529,810
Deposits and other accounts                                       17      56,460,329            31,332,172
Sub-ordinated loans                                                                -                     -
Liabilities against assets subject to finance lease               18          18,434                16,404
Other liabilities                                                 19       2,294,899             1,318,437
Deferred tax liabilities - net                                    13         166,442                     -
                                                                          68,323,789            39,627,685
NET ASSETS                                                                10,214,432             7,978,712
REPRESENTED BY
Issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital                      20       2,912,635             2,647,850
Reserves                                                          21       2,259,101             2,115,989
Unappropriated profit                                                      1,079,492               846,016
                                                                           6,251,228             5,609,855
Surplus on revaluation of assets                                  22       3,963,204             2,368,857
                                                                          10,214,432             7,978,712
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS                                     23
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PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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                                                                 Notes          2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Mark-up/return earned                                             25       2,753,451             2,074,611
Mark-up/return expensed                                           26       1,118,118               946,485
Net mark-up income                                                         1,635,333             1,128,126
Provision against non-performing financing                      10.6          51,609               208,097
Provision for consumer financing - general                      10.7          70,799                42,897
Reversal of provision for diminution in the value of investments 9.3               -               (2,857)
Bad debts written off directly                                  10.8           1,118                   141
                                                                             123,526               248,278
Net mark-up income after provisions                                        1,511,807               879,848

NON MARK-UP INCOME
Fee, commission and brokerage income                                         397,064               251,189
Dividend income                                                              697,499               763,697
Income from dealing in foreign currencies                                    162,444               107,473
Income from trading in government securities                                       -                     -
Gain on sale of investments (other than government securities)               572,035             1,588,942
Unrealised (loss) on revaluation of
 held-for-trading financial instruments                                      (2,607)                     -
Other income                                                      27           5,050                 2,554
Total non mark-up income                                                   1,831,485             2,713,855
                                                                           3,343,292             3,593,703
NON MARK-UP EXPENSES
Administrative expenses                                           28       1,134,672               834,754
Other provisions                                                11.4               -                 1,742
Other charges                                                     29           1,150                11,935
Total non mark-up expenses                                                 1,135,822               848,431
                                                                           2,207,470             2,745,272
Extraordinary items/unusual items                                                  -                     -
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION                                                     2,207,470             2,745,272
Taxation - Current                                                30         517,588               347,889
Taxation - Prior years                                                     (420,394)               106,443
Taxation - Deferred                                                          356,806               139,596
                                                                             454,000               593,928
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION                                                      1,753,470             2,151,344
Unappropriated profit brought forward                                        846,016               475,380
Profit available for appropriation                                         2,599,486             2,626,724
APPROPRIATIONS
Transfer to
statutory reserve                                                          (350,693)             (430,269)
capital reserve                                                                    -                     -
capital market reserve                                                      (57,204)             (238,341)
Final cash dividend of 2003 or Rs. 2.0 per share (2002: Rs. 1.7 per share  (529,570)             (450,135)
Interim cash dividend @ Rs. 2.0 per share (2003: Rs. 2.5 per share)        (582,527)             (661,963)
                                                                         (1,519,994)           (1,780,708)
Unappropriated profit carried forward                                      1,079,492               846,016
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE                              31            6.02                  7.39
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                 Note                          Rupees '000
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Profit before taxation                                                     2,207,470             2,745,272
Less: Dividend income                                                      (697,499)             (763,697)
Profit on available for sale securities                                    (192,121)              (86,419)
                                                                           1,317,850             1,895,156

Adjustments for non-cash charges
Depreciation/Amortisation                                                    117,221                74,554
Provision against non-performing financing                                    51,609               208,097
Provision for consumer financing - general                                    70,799                42,897
Reversal of provision for diminution in value of investments                       -               (2,857)
Provision for other assets                                                         -                 1,742
Bad debts written off directly                                                 1,118                   141
Unrealised (loss) on revaluation of held-for-trading financial instrume        2,607                     -
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of fixed assets                                      (4,914)                12,743
Assets charged off - intangibles                                               4,703                     -
Finance charges on leased assets                                               1,664                   844
Exchange gain                                                               (48,582)               (3,390)
                                                                             196,225               334,771
                                                                           1,514,075             2,229,927

(Increase)/Decrease in operating assets
Lendings to financial institutions                                       (3,545,246)             2,114,348
Held-for-trading securities                                                  150,561              (53,747)
Financing                                                               (21,870,557)           (7,571,408)
Other assets (excluding advance taxation)                                  (397,309)               170,368
                                                                        (25,662,551)           (5,340,439)

Increase/(Decrease) in operating liabilities
Bills payable                                                                474,775               157,352
Borrowings from financial institutions                                     1,948,238             1,185,502
Deposits and other accounts                                               25,128,157             6,874,178
Other liabilities                                                            972,566               429,366
                                                                          28,523,736             8,646,398
                                                                           4,375,260             5,535,886
Income tax (paid) / refund received                                           43,758              (82,541)
Net cash flow from operating activities                                    4,419,018             5,453,345

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net investments in available-for-sale securities                           1,127,447           (3,481,810)
Dividends received                                                           686,321               860,332
Profit received on available-for-sale securities                             169,019                64,817
Fixed capital expenditure                                                  (267,711)             (435,879)
Sale proceeds from disposal of fixed assets                                   22,646                 4,155
Net cash flow from/(used in) investing activities                          1,737,722           (2,988,385)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(Payments)/Receipts of lease obligations                                         366                15,560
Dividends paid                                                           (1,108,201)           (1,104,401)
Net cash used in financing activities                                    (1,107,835)           (1,088,841)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                      5,048,905             1,376,119

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year as previously report    3,514,938             2,135,429
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                 48,582                 3,390
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year as restated             3,563,520             2,138,819
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year                      32       8,612,425             3,514,938
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
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                                                Share   Share      Reserve     Statutory   Capital  Unappro-      Total
                                               Capital Premium  for issue of     Reserve   Market   prioted
                                                                 bonus share               Reserve   Profit
                                                                              Rupees '000
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Balance at December 31, 2002 -
 as previously reported                      2,647,850 682,479            -      764,900        -    22,245   4,120,474
Effect of change in accounting
 policy (note 5.11)
Final cash dividend for the year ended
 December 31, 2002 declared subsequent
 to the year end                                     -       -            -            -        -   450,135     450,135
Balance or December 31, 2002 - restated      2,647,850 682,479            -      764,900        -   475,380   4,570,609
Effect of change in accounting
 policy (note 5.11)
Final cash dividend for the year ended
 December 31, 2002 declared subsequent
 to the year end                                   -         -            -            -        -   (450,135) (450,135)
Profit after tax for 2003                          -         -            -            -        -   2,151,344 2,151,344
Transfer to statutory reserve                      -         -            -      430,269        -   (430,269)         -
Transfer to capital market reserve                 -         -            -            -  238,341   (234,341)         -
Interim cash dividend @ Rs. 2.50 per share         -         -            -            -        -   (661,963) (661,963)
Final cash dividend @ Rs. 2.00 per share           -         -            -            -        -   (529,570) (529,570)
Transfer to reserve for issue of
 bonus shares @ Re. 1 per share                    - (264,785)      264,785            -        -           -         -
Balance at December 31, 2003 - as
 previously reported                       2,647,850   417,694      264,785    1,195,169  238,341     316,446 5,080,285
Effect of change in accounting
 policy (note 5.11)
Final cash dividend for the year ended
 December 31, 2003 declared subsequent
 to the year end                                  -         -            -            -        -      529,570   529,570
Transfer to reserve for issue of bonus shares
 declared subsequent to the year end               -   264,785    (264,785)            -        -           -         -
Balance at December 31, 2003 - restated    2,647,850   682,479            -    1,195,169  238,341     846,016 5,609,855
Effect of change in accounting
 policy (note 5.11)
Final cash dividend for the year ended
 December 31, 2003 declared subsequent
 to the year end                                   -         -            -            -        -   (529,570) (529,570)
Transfer to reserve for issue of bonus shares
 declared subsequent to the year end               -   (264,785)    264,785            -        -           -         -

Profit after tax for 2004                          -         -            -            -        -   1,753,470 1,753,470
Bonus shares issued                          264,785         -    (264,785)            -        -           -         -
Transfer to statutory reserve-                     -         -            -      350,693        -   (350,693)         -
Transfer to capital market reserve-                -         -            -            -   57,204    (57,204)         -
Interim cash dividend @ Rs. 2.00 per share-        -         -            -            -        -   (582,527) (582,527)
Balance at December 31, 2004-                2,912,635 417,694            -    1,545,862   295,545  1,079,492 6,251,228
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Appropriations of cash and stock dividend made by the Directors subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2004 are disclosed in note 45 of these financial statements.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
1. STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

Faysal Bank Limited was incorporated on October 3, 1994 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Its shares are listed on Karachi and Lahore Stock Exchanges.

The bank is engaged in commercial, consumer and investment banking activities. The bank operates 50 (2003: 39) branches and its registered office is situated at Trade Centre, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi. The ultimate holding company of the bank is Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami (DMI) Trust, Bahamas.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In accordance with the directives of Federal Government regarding the conversion 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 (Morabaha) purchase of goods by the banks for their customers and resale to them at a profit 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 amounts of Morabahas including the appropriate portion of profit thereon.
3. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan and the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962.

Approved accounting standards comprise of such International Accounting Standards as notified under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. Wherever the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 or directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan differ with the requirements of these standards, the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 or the requirements of the said directives take precedence.

The State of Pakistan as per 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 State Bank of Pakistan through various circulars.
4. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except their certain investments are stated at market value and derivative financial instruments have been marked to market and staff retirement benefits are carried at present value.
5. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

5.1. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents represents cash and balances with treasury and other banks.

5.2. LENDINGS TO/BORROWINGS FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

The bank enters into transactions of repos and reverse repos of contracted rates for a specified period of time. These are recorded as under:

(a) Sale under repurchase obligation

Securities sold subject to a re-purchase agreement (repo) are retained in the financial statements as investments and the counter party liability is included in borrowings. The differential in sale and re-purchase value is accrued over the period of the contract and recorded as an expense.

(b) Purchase under resale obligation

Securities purchased under agreement to resell (reverse repo) are included in lendings to financial institutions or financing as appropriate. The differential between the contracted price and resale price is amortised over the period of the contract and recorded as income.

(c) Other borrowings

These are recorded at the proceeds received. Mark-up paid on such borrowings is charged to the profit and loss account over the period of borrowings.

5.3. INVESTMENTS

Investments in securities are classified as follows:

HELD FOR TRADING

These represent securities, which are either acquired for the purpose of generating profit from short-term fluctuations in prices or dealer's margin or are securities included in the portfolio in which a pattern of short-term profit making assets.

HELD TO MATURITY

These are securities with fixed or determinable payments are maturity in respect of which the bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE

These represent securities, which do not fall under the held for trading or held to maturity categories. All purchase and sale of investments that require delivery within the time frame established by regulation or market convention are recognised at the trade date, which is the date the bank commits to purchase or sell the investment.

Premium or discount on acquisition of investments is capitalised and amortised through the profit and loss account over the remaining period till maturity. In accordance with the requirements of State Bank of Pakistan, quoted securities other than those classified as held to maturity and investments in subsidiaries and associates are stated at market value.

During the year, the bank has changed its accounting policy in respect of accounting for unrealised surplus / deficit arising on revaluation of held for trading financial. As per the new policy, surplus / deficit arising on revaluation of the bank's held for trading financial instruments is taken to the profit and loss account.

This change has been made to comply with the requirements laid down in BSD Circular No. 10 dated July 13, 2004, issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. Previously, this surplus / deficit was being shown in the balance sheet below equity as per the State Bank of Pakistan's BSD Circular No. 20 dated August 04, 2000.

In accordance with the allowed alternative treatment specified in International Accounting Standard (IAS) 8 Net Profit and Loss for the Period. Fundamental Errors and Changes in Accounting Policies, the effect of this change in accounting policy has been recognised in the current year and the comparative information has not been restated.

Had the accounting policy not been changed, the profit before taxation for the year ended December 31, 2004 would have been higher by Rs. 2.607 million. Restated proforma information which assumes that the new policy had always been in use is given in note 24 to the financial statements.

During the current year, the bank has also changed its accounting policy in respect of valuation of investments classified as held to maturity. According to the new policy, these investments are carried at amortised cost.

Previously, these investments were marked to market as per the requirements of SBP's BSD Circular No. 10 August 04, 2000 and the related surplus / deficit was shown in the balance sheet below equity. This change has been made to comply with the requirements laid down in BSD Circular No 14 dated September 24, 2004, issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. The change in accounting policy did not have any impact on the profit and loss account for the current and prior period.

The surplus / deficit arising on quoted securities classified as available for sale is kept in a separate account shown in the balance sheet below equity. Unquoted equity securities are valued at the lower of cost and break-up value. Subsequent increases or decreases in the carrying value are credited/charged to income.

Break-up value of equity securities is calculated with reference to the net assets of the investee company as per the latest audited financial statements. Investments in subsidiaries and associates are stated at cost.

Provision for diminution in the values of securities (except term finance certificates) is made after considering permanent impairment, if any, in their value. Provisions for diminution in value of term finance certificates are made as per the Prudential Regulations issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.

5.4. FINANCING

Morabaha and ijara are stated at cost less provision.

Specific provision is made for non-performing financing in accordance with the requirements of Prudential Regulations issued by State Bank of Pakistan. The bank also maintains general provision for present potential losses of performing morabaha, ijara financing and consumer financing portfolio.

5.5. FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION

Owned assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation except feehold land and capital work in progress, which are stated at cost. Assets subject to finance lease are recognised at inception of lease at amounts equal to their fair value or present value of minimum lease payments, whichever is lower.

Financial charges are allocated over the period of lease term so as to provide a constant periodic rate of financial charge on the outstanding liability. Depreciation is charged to income using the straight-line method so as to write off the historical cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives at the rates given in note 12.2.

A full month's depreciation is charged in the month of addition and no depreciation is charged for the month in which the disposal is mode. Major renewals and improvements are capitalised and the asset so replaced, if any, are retired. Normal repairs and maintenance are charged to the profit and loss account as and when incurred.

5.6. OPERATING LEASES

Lease payments under operating leases are charged to income on straight line basis over the lease term.

5.7. TAXATION

CURRENT

Provision for current taxation is based on the taxable income for the year determined in accordance with the prevailing laws for taxation on income. The charge for the current tax is calculated using prevailing tax rates.

The charge for current tax also includes adjustments, where considered necessary relating to prior years, arising from assessments mode during the year.

DEFERRED

Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheet liability method on all temporary differences arising between tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts appearing in the financial statements.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefits will be realized.

Deferred tax is calculated at the rates that are expected to apply to the period when the differences reverse, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date Deferred tax is charged or credited to the profit and loss account.

Deferred tax, if any, on revaluation of investments is recognised as an adjustment to surplus/(deficit) arising on revaluation.

5.8. PROVISIONS

Provisions are recognised when the bank has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount can be mode. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and are adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.

5.9. STAFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS

THE BANK OPERATES

a) an approved funded gratuity scheme for all its permanent employees. Contributions are made to cover the obligations under the scheme on the basis of actuarial valuation and are charged to income.

Cumulative net unrecognized actuarial gains and losses at the end of previous year which exceed 10% of higher of present value of the bank's gratuity obligation and the fair value of the fund's assets are amortized over the expected average remaining working lives of the employees.

b) An approved funded contributory provident fund for all its permanent employees to which equal monthly contributions are made both by the bank and the employees at the rate of 10% per annum of basic salary.

Staff retirement benefits are payable to staff on completion of prescribed qualifying period of service under these schemes.

5.10. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Profit and return on regular morabaha and investments is recognised an accrual basis. Profit on classified morabaha and investments is recognised on receipt basis. Profit on rescheduled/restructured morabaha is recognised as prescribed by the Prudential Regulations issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Income on ijara is recognised over the term of the ijara so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment outstanding in respect of the ijara.

Income on classified ijara is recognised on receipt basis in compliance with the Prudential Regulations issued by SBP. Gains and losses on termination of ijara, documentation charges, front end fee and other ijara income are recognised on receipt.

Fee, commission and brokerage income is recognised when earned. Dividend income from investments is recognised when bank's right to receive the dividend is established. Gains and losses on sale of investments and operating fixed assets are included in income currently. All exchange differences are recognised in income.

5.11. PROPOSED DIVIDEND

During current year the management has changed its accounting policy pertaining to the recognition of dividends declared subsequent to the year end. The change has been made consequent to the amendment made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan in the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and the new policy is in accordance with the requirements of IAS 10: Events after the Balance Sheet Date. As per the new policy dividends declared (including stock dividend) subsequent to the balance sheet date are considered as a non-adjusting event and are not recorded in the financial statements.

Previously, such dividend declarations were being treated as adjusting events in the financial statements of the bank and were recorded as appropriation into the financial statements.

The change in accounting policy has been applied retrospectively and comparative information has been restated in accordance with the benchmark treatment specified in International Accounting Standard (IAS) 8: Net Profit or Loss for the Period, Fundamental Errors and Changes in Accounting Policies.

Had there been no change in the accounting policy, the unappropriated profit would have been lower and other liabilities would have been higher for the higher ended December 31, 2003 by Rs. 529.57 million.

In addition the share premium account as at December 31, 2003 would have been lower by Rs. 264.78 million and the reserve for issue of bonus shares would have been higher by the same amount. The effect of the 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.

5.12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The bank enters into equity options and equity futures primarily to hedge the inherent market risk in investments. Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at cost on the date on which the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. All derivative financial instruments are carried as assets when fair value is positive and liabilities when fair value is negative.

5.13. FOREIGN CURRENCIES

All monetary assets, liabilities and commitments for letters of credit, acceptances and guarantees in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange approximating those prevailing at the balance sheet date.

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates prevailing on the transaction date. Foreign bills purchased and forward contracts are valued at forward rates applicable to the respective maturities of the relevant contracts.

5.14. OFF SETTING

Financial assets and liabilities are set off and the net amount is reported in the financial statements when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off and the bank intends either to settle the assets and liabilities on a net basis or to realize the assets and to settle the liabilities simultaneously.
6. CASH AND BALANCES WITH TREASURY BANKS
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In hand
- local currency                                                             507,926               350,438
- foreign currency                                                            62,503                45,968
With State Bank of Pakistan in
- local currency current account                                 6.1       3,292,752             1,805,918
- foreign currency current account                               6.2         254,087               154,118
- local currency current account                                   -               -
- foreign currency deposit account                               6.3         801,104               462,053
With National Bank of Pakistan
- local currency current account                                             129,363                46,894
- local currency deposit account                                                 660                   589
                                                                           5,048,395             2,866,278
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6.1. This represents current account maintained with SBP under the requirements of section 22 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962.

6.2. This represents current account maintained with SBP under the requirements of BSD Circular No. 18 dated March 31, 2001.

6.3. This represents deposit account maintained with SBP under the requirements of BSD Circular No. 18 dated March 31, 2001. Profit rates are fixed on monthly basis by SBP. Profit ranging between 0.59% to 1.34% per annum (2003: 0.60% to 0.88% per annum) was earned during the year.
7. BALANCES WITH OTHER BANKS
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                                                                Notes           2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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In Pakistan
- Current accounts                                                            72,492                36,085
- Deposit accounts                                               7.1           2,524                 4,144
Outside Pakistan
- Current accounts                                                         2,516,580               177,952
- Deposit accounts                                               7.2         972,434               430,479
                                                                           3,564,030               648,600
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7.1. These represent deposits payable on demand and carry return or approximately 1.0% per annum (2003: 1.0% per annum).

7.2. This includes term placements of USD 9.5 million with associated companies @ 1.9% to 3.0% per annum with maturities up to January 31, 2005.
8. LENDINGS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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                                                                Notes           2004                  2003
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Repurchase agreement lendings                                    8.1       4,167,378               872,132
Certificates of Investments                                      8.2         250,000                     -
                                                                           4,417,378               872,132
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8.1. SECURITIES HELD AS COLLATERAL AGAINST LENDINGS TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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                           Notes                  2004                               2003
                                      Held by   Further     Total       Held by    Further     Total
                                        bank   given as                    bank   given as
                                               collateral                        collateral
                                                                    Rupees '000
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Treasury Bills              8.1.1   2,082,378        -   2,082,378      347,132          -   347,132
Pakistan Investment Bonds   8.1.2   1,450,000  350,000   1,800,000      525,000          -   525,000
Shares of listed companies  8.1.3     285,000        -     285,000            -          -         -
                                    3,817,378  350,000   4,167,378      872,132          -   872,132
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8.1.1. Treasury Bills have been purchased under resale agreements at rates ranging from 2% to 4.0% per annum (2003: 4.5% per annum) with maturities up to March 2005.

8.1.2. Pakistan Investment Bonds have been purchased under resale agreements at the rates ranging from 4.2% to 6.0% per annum (2003: 2.0% to 3.0% per annum) with maturities up to February 2005.

8.1.3. This represents lendings to 16.0% per annum with maturities in January 2005.

8.2. This represents placement with a financial institution at 6.5% per annum with maturity in January 2005.
9. INVESTMENTS

9.1. INVESTMENTS BY TYPE
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                                        Notes                 2004                                2003
                                                   Held by  Given as        Total         Held by Given as       Total
                                                      bank  collateral                    bank    collateral
                                                                               Rupees '000
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Held for trading securities
Ordinary shares of listed companies                 47,644     -           47,644         198,205    -         198,205
Available for sale securities
Units of
- National Investment (Unit) Trust               2,271,516     -        2,271,516       2,271,521    -       2,271,521
- Pakistan Income Fund                               7,928     -            7,928           8,641    -           8,641
- Faysal Balanced Growth Fund                      200,000     -          200,000               -    -               -
Ordinary shares / certificates                   1,100,546     -        1,100,546       3,555,734    -       3,555,734
Fully paid up preference shares                    228,737     -          228,737           4,737    -           4,737
Term finance certificates and bonds              1,101,164     -        1,101,164         695,345    -         695,345
Treasury bills                                     896,417     -          896,417          98,802    -          98,802
Pakistan Investment Bonds                        1,226,716     -        1,226,716       1,238,543    -       1,238,543
                                                 7,033,024     -        7,033,024       7,873,323    -       7,873,323
Subsidiaries
Shares of Faysal Management
 Services (Private) Ltd.                           108,000     -          108,000         108,000    -         108,000
Certificates of Fayzan
 Manufacturing Modaraba                            430,425     -          430,425         429,870    -         429,870
                                                   538,425     -          538,425         537,870    -         537,870
Associates
Shares of
- Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd.                          -     -                -         287,703    -         287,703
- BOC Pakistan Ltd.                                  8,733     -            8,733           8,733    -           8,733
- Faysal Asset Management Ltd.                      15,000     -           15,000          15,000    -          15,000
                                                    23,733     -           23,733         311,436    -         311,436
                                                 7,642,826     -        7,642,826       8,920,834    -       8,920,834
Provision for diminution in
 the value of investments                9.3       (55,27)     -         (55,276)        (55,276)    -        (55,276)
Surplus on revaluation of
 available for sale securities          22.1     3,917,862     -        3,917,862       2,303,041    -       2,303,041
(Deficit)/Surplus on revaluation
 of held for trading
 financial instruments                             (2,607)     -          (2,607)          49,902    -          49,902
Investments at revalued amounts
 (net of provision)                             11,502,805     -       11,502,805      11,218,501    -      11,218,501
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9.2. INVESTMENTS BY SEGMENT
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                                                               Notes            2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Federal Government Securities
- Treasury Bills                                                9.2.1        896,417                98,802
- Pakistan Investment Bonds                                     9.2.2      1,226,716             1,238,543
Fully Paid up Ordinary Shares / Certificates
- Listed companies/modarabas/mutual funds                                  1,459,045             4,478,458
- Unlisted companies                                                         251,303               127,787
Fully Paid up Preference Shares
- Listed companies                                                           134,737                 4,737
- Unlisted companies                                                          94,000                     -
Term Finance Certificates and Bond
- Listed TFCs                                                              1,091,486               680,827
- Unlisted - Bond                                                              9,678                14,518
Others
- National Investment (Unit) Trust units                        9.2.4      2,271,516             2,271,521
- Pakistan Income Fund units                                                   7,928                 8,641
- Faysal Balanced Growth Fund units                                          200,000                     -
                                                                           7,642,826             8,920,834
Pakistan for diminution in the value of investments               9.3       (55,276)              (55,276)
Surplus/(deficit) on revaluation
of available for sale securitie                                  22.1      3,917,862             2,303,041
Surplus/(deficit) on revaluation of held for trading
 financial instruments                                                       (2,607)                49,902
                                                                          11,502,805            11,218,501
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9.2.1. Treasury Bills are for a period of one year. Bank's yield ranges from 2.6% to 3.0% per annum (2003: 2.1% per annum) with maturities up to March 2005.

9.2.2. Pakistan Investment Bonds are for periods of ten years. Bank's yield ranges from 4.6% to 6.3% per annum (2003: 4.6% to 6.3% per annum) with maturities from June 30; 2013 to December 2013.

9.2.3. Information relating to investments in ordinary and preference shares/certificates of listed and unlisted companies/modarabas/mutual funds and Term Finance Certificates and bonds, required to be disclosed as part of the financial statements under State Bank of Pakistan's BSD Circular No. 36 dated October 10, 2001, is given in Annexure 'I'.

9.2.4. These include 157,433,555 NIT units valued at market closing rate (repurchase price) as referred to in note 5.3. Further, to mitigate the risk of adverse fluctuation in prices, in 2001 Government of Pakistan issued letter of comfort assuring to facilitate redemption of these units at Rs. 13.70 per unit by NIT if the bank continues to hold subject units for a period of five years up to 2006.

9.3. PARTICULARS OF PROVISION FOR DIMINUTION IN THE VALUE OF INVESTMENTS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Opening balance                                                               55,276                58,133
Charge for the year                                                                -                 2,506
Reversals                                                                          -               (5,363)
                                                                                   -               (2,857)
Closing balance                                                               55,276                55,276
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9.4. INVESTMENT DERIVATIVES

Following are the details of derivatives outstanding at December 31, 2004:
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                 Positive      Negative                 Notional               Maturity
                 Fair Value    Fair Value               Amount        1 - 3 months   Upto 1 year
                                                        Rupees '000
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Future equity
 sale contracts           -         1,717               154,298            154,298             -
                          -         1,717               154,298            154,298             -
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9.5. BANK'S HOLDING IN ITS SUBSIDIARIES IS AS FOLLOWS

Faysal Management Services (Private) Limited (FMSL) - shareholding 60.00%

Fayzan Manufacturing Modaraba (FMM) - effective shareholding 59.81%

The bank has been granted exemption by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan from the requirement of preparing consolidated financial statements. However, the key financial information of the subsidiary companies as at December 31, 2004 is as follows:
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                                            FMSL                                  FMM
                          Dec. 31,          Dec. 31,       Dec. 31,          Dec. 31,
                              2004              2003          2004               2003
                                                  Rupees '000
=====================================================================================
Total Assets               238,809           224,380     1,356,514          1,398,912
Liabilities                    263             8,080       434,598            498,228
Equity                     238,547           216,300       921,916            900,684
Profit after taxation       20,987            24,144        86,032            105,041
                                                  Rupees
Earning per share            11.66             13.41          0.96               1.17
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10. FINANCING
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                                                               Notes            2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Morabaha and Term Finance Certificates - In Pakistan            10.2      39,468,352            24,120,187
Ijara financing - In Pakistan                                   10.3      10,084,859             5,303,759
                                                                          49,553,211            29,423,946
Bills discounted and purchased (excluding government
 treasury bills)
Payable in Pakistan                                             10.4         927,204               840,116
Payable outside Pakistan                                                     395,775               620,468
                                                                           1,322,979             1,460,584
                                                                          50,876,190            30,884,530
Financing in respect of carry over and reverse repo transactions           2,018,714               267,500
Provision for non-performing financing                          10.6     (1,407,954)           (1,482,910)
Provision for consumer financing - general                      10.7       (113,696)              (42,897)
                                                                          51,373,254            29,626,223
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10.1. PARTICULARS OF FINANCING

10.1.1.
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
In local currency                                                         50,791,802            27,102,295
In foreign currency                                                          581,452             2,523,928
                                                                          51,373,254            29,626,223
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10.1.2.
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Short term (for upto one year)                                            26,912,947            17,425,833
Long term (for over one year)                                             24,460,307            12,200,390
                                                                          51,373,254            29,626,223
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10.2. This includes financing aggregating to Rs. 1.661 billion against unlisted Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) granted by the bank including TFCs having a face value of Rs. 1.416 billion which are in the process of being issued by Pakland Cement Limited and Saadi Cement Limited.

The exposure of various financial institutions against the above customers has been restructured under a scheme of arrangement which has been sanctioned by the High Court of Sindh.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) vide their letter No. BPD/PU-22/22.03/X/2005/1836 dated February 15, 2005 has allowed that the above restructuring would constitute fresh financing by treating the existing amounts as paid-off. SBP has also granted certain specific exemptions to this financing from the requirements of the Prudential Regulations.

Pakland Cement Limited and Saadi Cement Limited have applied to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for change of their names to Deewan Cement Limited and Deewan Hattar Cement Limited respectively which is pending for approval.

10.3. IJARA FINANCING
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                                               2004                                    2003
                          Not later   Later than Over five   Total   Not later Later than Over five   Total
                           than one   one and     years               than one one and      years
                               year   less than                           year less than
                                      five years                               five years
                                                          Rupees '000
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Lease rentals receivable  2,507,393   7,508,578       -   10,015,971 1,543,950 3,362,416  680,896 5,587,262
Residual value              445,848   1,231,367       -    1,677,215    90,282   574,258   44,966   709,506
Minimum lease payments    2,953,241   8,739,945       -   11,693,186 1,634,232 3,936,674  725,862 6,296,768
Return for future periods (566,463) (1,041,864)     -    (1,608,327) (283,769) (635,728) (73,512) (993,009)
Present value of minimum
 lease payments           2,386,778   7,698,081       -   10,084,859 1,350,463 3,300,946  652,350 5,303,759
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10.4. This includes receivable of a customer discounted by the bank. The balance outstanding at December 31, 2004 amounts to Rs. 162.58 million (2003: Rs. 194 million). The amount is receivable from National Bank of Pakistan.

10.5. Financing includes Rs. 2.4 billion (2003: Rs. 3.2 billion) which have been placed under non-performing status as detailed below:
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                                   Domestic   Overseas    Total Provision   Provision
                                                                 required        held
                                                         Rupees '000
=====================================================================================
Category of classification
Other Assets Especially Mentioned   694,901         -   694,901   393,856     396,856
Substandard                         309,330         -   309,330    66,156      66,156
Doubtful                             67,100         -    67,100    12,533      12,533
Loss                              1,350,231         - 1,350,231   729,451     729,451
                                  2,421,562         - 2,462,562 1,204,996   1,204,996
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10.6. PARTICULARS OF PROVISION FOR NON-PERFORMING FINANCING
==========================================================================================
                       Note                 2004      2003
                                 Specific  General     Total  Specific  General      Total
                                                        Rupees '000
==========================================================================================
Opening balance                  1,356,343 126,567 1,482,910 1,268,431   24,055  1,292,486
Charge for the year                 97,220  76,391   173,611   156,925   102,12    259,437
Reversals                        (122,002)       - (122,002)  (51,340)        -   (51,340)
                                  (24,782)  76,391    51,609   105,585  102,512    208,097
Amounts written off     10.8     (126,565)       - (126,565)  (17,673)        -   (17,673)
Closing balance                  1,204,996 202,958 1,407,954 1,356,343  126,567  1,482,910
==========================================================================================
10.6.1. During the current year, the bank has changed the method of computation of provision against non-performing financing in order to comply with the requirements of the revised Prudential Regulations, issued by the State Bank of Pakistan. In accordance with the revised regulations, banks are required to apply an adjustment factor of 80% to the Forced Sale Value (FSV) of mortgaged assets held as collateral against financing while determining the provision requirement against non-performing financing.

The incremental provision arising as a result of the above mentioned discounting of FSV's of mortgaged assets amounted to Rs. 88.424 million which has been provided in these financial statements. Had the above mentioned discounting of collaterals not been carried out, the profit before taxation for the year ended December 31, 2004, and financing (net of provision) at the end of the year would have been higher by Rs. 88.424 million.

10.6.2. General provision represents provision made for potential losses and has been determined on the basis of management's best estimate.

10.7. PARTICULARS OF PROVISION FOR CONSUMER FINANCING - GENERAL
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Opening balance                                                               42,897                     -
Charge for the year                                                           70,799                42,897
Reversals                                                                          -                     -
                                                                             113,696                42,897
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10.7.1. General provision against consumer financing has been determined in accordance with the requirements of revised Prudential Regulations issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.

10.8. PARTICULARS OF WRITE-OFF
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                                                               Note             2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Against provisions                                              10.6         126,565                17,673
Directly charged to profit and loss account                                   1,118,                   141
                                                                             127,683                17,814
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10.8.2.
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                               Note                            Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Write-offs of Rs. 500,000 and above                             10.9         126,745                17,598
Write-offs of below Rs. 500,000                                                  938                   216
                                                                             127,683                17,814
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10.9. DETAILS OF FINANCING WRITTEN-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 financing or any other financial relief of five hundred thousand rupees or above allowed during the year ended December 31, 2004 is given in Annexure II to these financial statements.

10.10. PARTICULARS OF FINANCING TO DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, SUBSIDIARIES ETC
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                                                                            Balances               Maximum
                                                                               as at          total amount
                                                                        December 31,          of financing
                                                                                2004             including
                                                                                                 temporary
                                                                                         financing granted
                                                                                           during the year
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Financing due by directors, executives or officers of the bank or any of
 them either severally or jointly with any other persons                     269,740               287,877
Financing due by companies or firms in which the directors of the bank
 are interested as directors, partners or in the case of private companies
 as members                                                                        -                     -
Financing due by subsidiaries, controlled firms, managed modarabas
 and other relate parties                                                    285,783               285,938
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11. OTHER ASSETS
==========================================================================================================
                                                               Notes            2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Income/mark-up accrued in local currency                                     465,315               236,279
Income/mark-up accrued in foreign currency                                     4,254                 4,391
Advances, deposits, advance rent and other prepayments                        63,254                91,597
Taxation (payments less provisions)                                          553,886               694,838
Non-banking assets acquired in satisfaction of claim            11.1          35,000                35,000
Prepaid exchange risk fee                                                          -                 1,289
Stationery and stamps on hand                                                  3,715                 2,072
Branch adjustment account                                                          -                26,517
Exchange difference on revaluation of forward foreign exchange
 contracts                                                                    16,335                 8,861
Subscription against TFCs                                       11.2         100,000                14,530
Receivable from brokers - secured                               11.3          38,963                45,079
Others                                                                       198,338                27,970
                                                                           1,479,060             1,188,423
Less: Provision held against other assets                       11.4         (5,108)               (5,108)
                                                                           1,473,952             1,183,315
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11.1.
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Market value of non-banking assets acquired in satisfaction of
claim - determined by professional valuer                                   133,000                133,000
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11.2. This represents payment made by the bank as pre Initial Public Offering (IPO) subscription of TFCs of UBL for Rs. 100 million.

11.3. This represents amount receivable from brokers against sale of shares.

11.4. PROVISION AGAINST OTHER ASSETS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Opening balance                                                                5,108                 3,366
Charge for the year                                                                -                 1,742
Reversals                                                                          -                     -
Closing balance                                                                5,108                 5,108
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12. FIXED ASSETS
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                               Notes                           Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Capital work-in-progress                                        12.1         149,823                87,674
Property and equipment                                          12.2       1,008,584               937,690
Intangible assets                                               12.3               -                 4,988
                                                                           1,158,407             1,030,352
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12.1. CAPITAL WORK-IN-PROGRESS
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Civil works                                                                   71,371                51,598
Advances to suppliers and contractors                                         78,452                36,076
                                                                             149,823                87,674
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12.2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
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                                        COST                  ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION               Book value at       Rate of
                         As at    Additions/       As at      As at    Charge/(on            As at    December 31,  depreciation
                     January 1,  (deletions)/   December January 1,   deletions)/         December            2004   % per annum
                          2004   Adjustment*    31, 2004       2004   Adjustment*         31, 2004
                                                                       Rupees '000
================================================================================================================================
Owned
Freehold land           30,497             -      30,497          -            -                 -          30,497             -
Leasehold land         340,260         4,606     344,866      7,757        5,493            13,250         331,616             2
Building on freehold    41,648             -      41,648     12,655          780            10,197          31,451             2
 land                                      -    (3,238)*
Leasehold property     377,932        49,456     425,882     39,672       19,369            62,274         363,608       2 to 20
 and improvement       (1,506)           (5)
                        3,238*
Office furniture       364,795        86,265     446,339    225,469       67,892           291,493         154,846   20 to 33.33
 fixtures, equipments  (4,721)       (1,868)
 and computers
Vehicles                72,637        56,035     112,325     20,742       18,764            33,478          78,847            20
                      (16,347)       (6,028)
                     1,227,769       196,362   1,401,557    306,295      112,298           410,692         990,865
                      (22,574)       (7,901)
                             -             -
Assets subject to
 finance lease
Vehicles                17,972         9,000      23,389      1,756        4,438             5,670          17,719            20
                       (3,583)         (524)
2004                 1,245,741       205,362   1,424,946    308,051      116,736           416,362       1,008,584
                      (26,157)       (8,425)
                             -             -
2003                   951,065       388,021   1,245,741    306,187       72,016           308,051         937,690
                      (87,049)      (70,152)
                      (6,296)*             -
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12.2.1. Included in cost of property and equipment are fully depreciated items still in use having cost of Rs. 185.28 million (2003: Rs. 171.42 million).

12.2.2. The fair value of property and equipment as per the management estimate, is not materially different from the carrying amount.

12.3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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                                        COST                  ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION               Book value at       Rate of
                         As at    Additions/       As at      As at    Charge/(on            As at    December 31,  depreciation
                     January 1,  (deletions)/   December January 1,   deletions)/         December            2004   % per annum
                          2004   Adjustment*    31, 2004       2004   Adjustment*         31, 2004
                                                                       Rupees '000
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Computer software       14,815           200           -      8,927          485                 -               -         33.33
                                    (15,015)                            (10,312)
2003                    11,035         3,780      14,815      7,289        2,538             9,827           4,988
================================================================================================================================
12.4. Details of disposal of fixed assets to executives, and other persons having cost more than Rs. 1 million or net book value Rs. 250,000 or above are as follows:
===============================================================================================================
         Cost      Accumulated          Book       Sale           Mode of              Particulars of purchaser
                  depreciation         value   proceeds          disposal
                                 Rupees '000
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Vehicle  5,739               -         5,739      7,000       Negotiation                         Deinfa Motors
Vehicle  1,221               -         1,221      1,230            Tender              Mrs. Munirah Wajid Jawad
                                                                          1/2 Saba Avenue, DHA Phase 5, Karachi
Vehicle  1,245             291           955      1,245       Negotiation           Standard Chartered Modaraba
Vehicle  1,169             117         1,052      1,041       Negotiation    Mr. Muhammad Saleem (Ex executive)
Vehicle  1,169             117         1,052      1,169   Insurance Claim     Adamjee Insurance Company Limited
Vehicle  1,169             136         1,033      1,047   Insurance Claim     Adamjee Insurance Company Limited
Vehicle  920                 -           920      1,150   Insurance Claim     Adamjee Insurance Company Limited
Vehicle  849               127           722        754       Negotiation     Mr. Abbas Bhujwala (Ex executive)
Vehicle  849               113           736        849   Insurance Claim                 EFU General Insurance
Vehicle  849                57           792        792   Insurance Claim     Adamjee Insurance Company Limited
Vehicle  754               289           465        626            Tender                Mr. Sherali A Allidina
                                                                                             TA/1, Crystal Hill
                                                                                          Apartments, plot # 2,
                                                                                           Bath Island, Karachi
Vehicle  692                 -           692        650            Tender     Mr. Saifuddin Lotia (Ex employee)
Vehicle  595               595             -        611            Tender                 Dr. Shariq A Siddiqui
                                                                                                   House No. 3,
                                                                                       KDA Overseas, block 16-A
                                                                                      Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi
Vehicle  560                47           513        560       Negotiation            Mr. Tariq Mayet (Employee)
Vehicle  560                75           485        509            Tender                Mr. Nauman Hassan Khan
                                                                                         A-908/12 Gulbergs, F.B
                                                                                                  Area, Karachi
Vehicle  560                65           495        448       Bank Policy                     Mr. Sajjad Server
                                                                                                  (Ex employee)
Vehicle  560                93           467        546       Negotiation                Mr. Muhammad Adil Khan
                                                                                                  (Ex employee)
Vehicle  559                 -           559        569       Bank Policy         Mr. Javed Iqbal (Ex employee)
Vehicle  550               202           348        500            Tender           Ms. Naushaba Ali (Employee)
Vehicle  471                 -           471        535            Tender     Mr. Farhad Imdad South (Employee)
Vehicle  469                70           399        425       Bank Policy      Mr. Shahid Hussain (Ex employee)
Vehicle  469                63           406        430       Bank Policy                    Mr. Muzfoor Mohsin
                                                                                           Gilani (Ex employee)
Vehicle  469                39           430        464            Tender           Ch. Muhammad Haider Waraich
                                                                                  House No. 151/D, DHA phase 1,
                                                                                                 Tehsil, Lahore
Vehicle  464                39           425        448            Tender                       Mr. Fareed Khan
                                                                                 344 Sharfabad, ST 19, Karachi.
Vehicle  432               432             -        366            Tender               Mr. S. Naveed S. Rehman
                                                                                                B-159,block 14,
                                                                                      Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi
Vehicle  390                 -           390        975       Bank Policy    Mr. Khalid S. Tirmizey (Executive)
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13. DEFERRED TAX ASSET/(LIABILITY)
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Deferred tax debits arising in respect of:
- Provision against non-performing financing                                 329,886               534,002
- Deficit on revaluation of government securities                             45,342                15,914
Deferred tax credit arising due to:
- Ijara operations                                                         (450,980)             (352,124)
- Accelerated depreciation allowance                                        (90,690)              (36,886)
                                                                           (166,442)               160,936
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14. CONTINGENT ASSETS

There are no contingent assets as at December 31, 2004.
15. BILLS PAYABLE
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
In Pakistan                                                                  895,133               430,392
Outside Pakistan                                                              10,504                10,470
                                                                             905,637               430,862
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16. BORROWINGS FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
In Pakistan                                                                8,264,601             6,147,505
Outside Pakistan                                                             213,447               382,305
                                                                           8,478,048             6,529,810
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16.1. PARTICULARS OF BORROWINGS FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
In local currency                                                          8,264,601             6,090,108
In foreign currencies                                                        213,447               439,702
                                                                           8,478,048             6,529,810
==========================================================================================================
16.2. DETAILS OF BORROWINGS FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
==========================================================================================================
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                               Notes                           Rupees '000
==========================================================================================================
Secured
Borrowings from financial institutions                                             -                     -
Borrowings from subsidiary companies, managed modarabas                            -                     -
Borrowings from directors (including chief executive) of the bank                  -                     -
Borrowings from State Bank of Pakistan
 under export refinance scheme                                  16.3       3,964,601             2,990,108
Repurchase agreement borrowings                                 16.4         350,000                     -
                                                                           4,314,601             2,990,108

Unsecured
Interbank borrowings                                            16.5       3,950,000             3,157,397
Overdrawn nostro accounts                                                    213,447               382,305
                                                                           4,163,447             3,539,702
                                                                           8,478,048             6,529,810
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16.3. These represents borrowings from SBP under export refinance scheme at rates ranging from 2.5% to 3.5% per annum (2003: 1.5% to 2.0% per annum) maturing within six months up to June 2005. As per the terms of the agreements, the bank has granted SBP the right to recover the outstanding amount from the bank at the date of maturity of finances by directly debiting the current account of the bank maintained with SBP.

16.4. This represents borrowing at 3.25% maturing on January 03, 2005.

16.5. These borrowings are at rates ranging from 3.45% to 5.75% per annum (2003: 1.75% to 3.65% per annum) maturing up to March 31, 2005.
17. DEPOSITS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Customers
Term deposits                                                             23,505,714             8,453,678
Saving deposits                                                           20,107,441            15,213,682
Current accounts - Remunerative                                                    -                     -
Current accounts - Non-remunerative                                       10,628,837             5,864,003
Margin accounts                                                            1,368,786             1,029,271
                                                                          55,610,778            30,560,634
Financial Institutions
Remunerative deposits                                                        826,312               694,272
Non-remunerative deposits                                                     23,239                77,266
                                                                             849,551               771,538
                                                                          56,460,329            31,332,172
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17.1. PARTICULARS OF DEPOSITS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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In local currency                                                         51,145,355            27,737,373
In foreign currencies                                                      5,314,974             3,594,799
                                                                          56,460,329            31,332,172
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The above include deposits of related parties amounting to Rs. 507.31 million (2003: Rs. 299.95 million)
18. LIABILITIES AGAINST ASSETS SUBJECT TO FINANCE LEASE
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                                          2004                              2003
                           Minimum       Financial    Principal   Minimum  Financial     Principal
                           lease         charges for  outstanding lease    charges for outstanding
                           payments      future periods           payments future periods
                                                           Rupees '000
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Not later than one year     6,547        1,089        5,458       4,835     1,220            3,615
Later  than one year and
 not later than five yea   13,923          947       12,976      14,010     1,221           12,789
                           20,470        2,036       18,434      18,845     2,441           16,404
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The bank has entered into agreements with a modaraba for lease of vehicles on commercial terms and conditions. Lease rentals are payable and include finance charges ranging between 7.5% to 14.0% per annum (2003: 7.5% to 14.0%) which have been used as respective discounting factors. There is no financial restriction in the lease agreement.
19. OTHER LIABILITIES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                               Note                            Rupees '000
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Mark-up/return payable in local currency                                     381,526               311,258
Mark-up/return payable in foreign currency                                    12,590                 8,375
Unearned commission                                                           18,601                12,324
Accrued expenses                                                             110,513                97,481
Unclaimed dividends                                                           20,185                16,289
Branch adjustment account                                                     30,840                     -
Due to associated undertakings                                                     -                31,884
Exchange difference on revaluation of forward
 foreign exchange contracts                                                        -                     -
Withholding tax payable                                                        3,289                 1,968
Central Excise Duty payable                                                    7,976                 7,976
Security deposits against ijara                                            1,537,790               637,085
Payable to brokers                                              19.1          90,194               118,670
Others                                                                        81,395                75,127
                                                                           2,294,899             1,318,437
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19.1. This represents amounts payable to brokers against purchase of shares
20. SHARE CAPITAL

20.1. AUTHORISED CAPITAL
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       2004              2003                                                  2004            2003
                                                                                        Rupees '000
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350,000,000       350,000,000         Ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each      3,500,000       3,500,000
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20.2. ISSUED, SUBSCRIBED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL
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       2004              2003         Ordinary shares                          2004            2003
                                                                                        Rupees '000
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201,451,420       201,451,420         Fully paid in cash                  2,014,514       2,014,514
74,152,080         47,673,580         Issued as bonus shares                741,521         476,736
15,660,000         15,660,000         Issued for consideration              156,600         156,600
291,263,500       264,785,000         Other than Cash                     2,912,635       2,647,850
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As at December 31, 2004 Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami (DMI) Trust, Bahamas through its subsidiaries and nominees held 202,389,217 (2003: 185,554,611) ordinary shares of Rs. 10 each.
21. RESERVES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                               Notes                           Rupees '000
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Capital reserve
Share premium                                                                417,694               417,694
Reserve for issue of bonus shares                                                  -               264,785
Statutory reserve                                               21.1       1,545,862             1,195,169
Revenue reserve
Capital market reserve                                          21.2         295,545               238,341
                                                                           2,259,101             1,115,989
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21.1. Appropriations are made to statutory reserve as required by section 21 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962.

21.2. This represents reserve created to meet unforeseen future contingencies in the capital market.
22. SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ON REVALUATION OF ASSETS

22.1. SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) ON REVALUATION OF SECURITIES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Available for sale
i) Federal Government Securities                                           (129,547)              (45,466)
ii) NIT Units                                                              3,679,854             1,971,590
iii) Shares/Certificates/Other units                                         367,555               558,435
iv) Equity derivatives                                                             -             (181,518)
                                                                           3,917,862             2,303,041
Held for trading financial instruments
i) Shares                                                                          -                49,902
Add: Related deferred tax asset                                               45,342                15,914
                                                                           3,963,204             2,368,857
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23. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

23.1. DIRECT CREDIT SUBSTITUTES

Contingent liability in respect of guarantees favouring:
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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i) Government                                                                      -                     -
ii) Banking companies and other institutions                                 341,895               434,219
iii) Others                                                                        -                     -
                                                                             341,895               434,219
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23.2. TRANSACTION-RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Contingent liability in respect of performance bonds, bid bonds, shipping guarantees and standby letters of credit etc favouring:
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Contingent liability in respect of performance bonds, bid bonds, shipping
 guarantees and standby letters of credit etc favouring:
i) Government                                                              2,618,828             2,315,275
ii) Banking companies and other financial institutions                        50,255                71,949
iii) Others                                                                2,137,043             1,366,242
                                                                           4,806,126             3,753,466
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23.3. TRADE-RELATED CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Letters of credit                                                         10,429,983             5,505,737
Acceptances                                                                2,076,857             1,732,816
                                                                          12,506,840             7,238,553
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23.4. COMMITMENTS IN RESPECT OF FORWARD LENDING / SALE
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Commitment to extend credit - Morabaha financing                             500,000                25,000
Commitment to invest in securities                                         2,079,050               155,000
Commitment to sell shares of listed companies                                      -                     -
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23.5. COMMITMENTS IN RESPECT OF FORWARD EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Purchase                                                                   7,818,662             4,804,132
Sale                                                                       7,387,889             4,603,506
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23.6. COMMITMENTS IN RESPECT OF LEASE RENTALS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Not later than one year                                                        8,525                27,788
Later than one year and not later than five years                                152                16,263
                                                                               8,677                44,051
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All leases are on commercial terms and conditions. In case of premature termination, on additional charge at the rate of 3.5% of the remaining principal amount is applicable.

23.7. COMMITMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF OPERATING FIXED ASSETS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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                                                                             381,273               298,912
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23.8. COMMITMENTS IN RESPECT OF REPO TRANSACTIONS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Repurchase                                                                   350,093                     -
Resale                                                                     6,232,136             1,156,871
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23.9. OTHER CONTINGENCIES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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i) Suit filed by a customer for recovery of alleged losses suffered
 which is pending in the High Court of Sindh, bank's legal
 advisors are confident that the bank has a strong case                    2,500,000             2,500,000
ii) Indemnity issued on behalf of a customer                                 457,543               457,543
iii) Claims against the bank not acknowledged as debt                        804,659               804,659
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24. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY

Restated proforma information as referred to in note 5.3 is prescribed below:
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                                                                                      Proforma
                                              For the year ended            For the year ended
                                              Dec. 31,    Dec. 31,         Dec. 31,   Dec. 31,
                                              2004            2003         2004           2003
                                                                          (restated) (resated)
                                                               Rupees '000
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EXTRACT OF PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Profit after taxation
 for the year before incorporating
 the effect of change in accounting policy    1,756,077  2,151,344         1,756,077 2,151,344
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
 policy as stated above                         (2,607)          -          (52,509)    51,714
Profit after taxation for the year            1,753,470  2,151,344         1,703,568 2,203,058
EXTRACT OF STATEMENT OF UNAPPROPRIATED PROFIT
Proforma
Opening balance of unapproriated profit as
 previously reported but
 offer incorporating effect of
 change in policy as per note 5.11             846,016    475,380           846,016    475,380
Effect of change in accounting
 policy as stated above                              -          -            49,902    (1,812)
Opening balance of unappropriated
 profit as restated                            846,016    475,380           895,918    473,568
Profit after taxation for the year           1,753,470  2,151,344         1,703,568  2,203,058
Transfer to statutory reserve                (350,693)  (430,269)         (350,693)  (430,269)
Transfer to capital market reserve            (57,204)  (238,341)          (57,204)  (238,341)
Interim cash dividend                        (582,527)  (661,963)         (582,527)  (661,963)
Final cash dividend                          (529,570)  (450,135)         (529,570)  (450,135)
                                             1,079,492    846,016         1,079,492    895,918
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24.1. The proforma information has been prepared after taking into account the change in accounting policy relating to recognition of dividends declared subsequent to the year end. The change in accounting policy is disclosed in note 5.11 to the financial statements and is reflected in the statement of changes in equity.
25. MARK-UP/RETURN EARNED
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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a) On financing to:
i) customers                                                               2,251,597             1,730,297
ii) financial institutions                                                    67,873               120,926
b) On investments in:
i) held for trading securities                                                     -                     -
ii) available for sale securities                                            191,121                86,419
c) On deposits with treasury bank and
 financial institutions                                                       43,836                33,410
d) On securities purchased under resale agreements                           198,024               103,559
                                                                           2,753,451             2,074,611
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26. MARK-UP/RETURN EXPENSED
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Deposits                                                                     974,042               791,580
Securities sold under repurchase agreements                                      211                 1,933
Other short term borrowings                                                  143,865               152,972
                                                                           1,118,118               946,485
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27. OTHER INCOME
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Profit on disposal of fixed assets                                             4,914                     -
Others                                                                           136                 2,554
                                                                               5,050                 2,554
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28. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                               Notes                           Rupees '000
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Salaries, allowances, etc.                                                   492,160               397,158
Charge for defined benefit plan                                               12,578                12,902
Contribution to defined contribution plan                                     15,679                12,829
Rent, taxes, insurance, electricity, etc.                                    153,364               107,411
Legal and professional charges                                                 6,107                10,021
Communications                                                                15,662                15,053
Repairs and maintenance                                                       27,054                25,994
Lease rentals                                                                 31,505                28,458
Finance charge on leased assets                                                1,664                   844
Stationery and printing                                                       37,996                26,695
Advertisement and publicity                                                   29,045                20,157
Licence and technical fee                                                     56,202                19,861
Auditors' remuneration                                          28.1           6,050                 6,050
Depreciation                                                    12.2         116,736                72,016
Amortization                                                    12.3             485                 2,538
Travelling, conveyance and entertainment                                      11,793                 9,877
Vehicle running expenses                                                      30,481                20,099
Books, periodicals and subscription                                            7,601                 7,169
Brokerage and commission                                                      22,405                11,543
Others                                                                        60,105                28,079
                                                                           1,134,672               834,754
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28.1. AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Audit fee                                                                      1,250                 1,250
Review of half yearly financial statements                                       250                   250
Special certifications and sundry advisory services                            1,750                 1,750
Tax services                                                                   2,500                 2,500
Out-of-pocket expenses                                                           300                   300
                                                                               6,050                 6,050
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29. OTHER CHARGES
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Penalties imposed by the State Bank of Pakistan                                1,246                   531
Penalties reversed by the State Bank of Pakistan                                (96)               (1,339)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets                                                   -                12,743
                                                                               1,150                11,935
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30. TAXATION
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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For the year
Current                                                                      517,588               347,889
Deferred                                                                      67,116                61,526
                                                                             584,704               409,415
For prior year
Current                                                                    (420,394)               106,443
Deferred                                                                     289,690                78,070
                                                                           (130,704)               184,513
                                                                             454,000               593,928
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30.1. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TAX EXPENSE AND ACCOUNTING PROFIT
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Profit before taxation                                                     2,207,470             2,745,272
Tax calculated at the rate of 41%(2003: 44%)                                 905,063             1,207,920
Effect of:
- permanent differences                                                       60,275                82,730
- income chargeable to tax at reduced rate                                 (251,100)             (297,842)
- income exempt from tax                                                   (129,534)             (607,572)
- write-off of deferred tax asset
due to reduction in tax rate                                                       -                24,179
- prior year charge                                                        (130,704)               184,513
Tax charge for the year                                                      454,000               593,928
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30.2. Applicable tax rate is changed in accordance with the requirements of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

30.3. Income tax assessments of the bank have been finalised upto income year 2001 (assessment year 2002-2003). While finalising the assessments for the income years ended December 31, 1999 to 2001 (assessment years 2000-2001 to 2002-2003) the Taxation Officer (TO) had disallowed depreciation on leased assets amounting to Rs. 177.15 million and had taxed dividend income at the banking company's tax rate instead of the applicable reduced rate.

Further, the TO had increased the taxable income of the bank in these years by disallowing loss on disposal of leased assets amounting to Rs. 248.73 million. The bank had filed an appeal with the Commissioner of Income Tax Appeals [CIT(A)] against the afore-mentioned disallowances/treatments.

In addition, the bank had also filed appeals before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) against the disallowances of provision for bad debts and suspended income for assessment years 1999-2000 to 2001-2002 and before the High Court regarding disallowance of depreciation on leased assets in respect of assessment years 1995-96 and 1996-97.

During the year the CIT(A) has given decision in favour of the bank in respect of depreciation charged on leased assets and the taxability of bank's dividend income at reduced rates. Further, the CIT(A) has also set aside the matter pertaining to disallowance of loss on disposal of leased assets.

The department filed an appeal against the decision of CIT(A) on the issue of dividend income which has been dismissed by the ITAT. In addition, ITAT has also decided the appeal for assessment years 1999-2000 to 2001-2002 in favour of the bank.

The management is confident of favourable outcome in respect of its appeal on disallowance of loss on disposal of leased assets in assessment years 2000-2001 to 2002-2003 and disallowance of depreciation on leased assets in respect of assessment years 1995-96 and 1996-97 and has accordingly not made any provision in respect of tax impact of the above disallowances amounting to Rs. 290.77 million.
31. BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
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                                                                                2004                  2003
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Profit after taxation for the year (Rupees)                                1,753,470             2,151,344
                                                                                          Number of shares
                                                                                               in thousand
Number of ordinary shares                                                    291,264               291,264
                                                                                                    Rupees
Basic and diluted earnings per share                                            6.02                  7.39
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32. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Cash and balances with treasury banks                                      5,048,395             2,866,278
Balances with other banks                                                  3,564,030               648,660
                                                                           8,612,425             3,514,938
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33. STAFF STRENGTH
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                                                                                2004                  2003
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Total number of employees at the end of the year                                 899                   722
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34. DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

34.1. PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS

The latest actuarial valuation of the bank's defined benefit plan based on Projected Unit Credit Actuarial Cost Method was carried out as at December 31, 2004. Following are the significant assumptions used in the valuation.
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                      Percentage per annum
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Discount factor used                                                               8                     6
Expected long term rate of return on plan assets                                   8                     6
Salary increase                                                                    8                     6
Normal retirement age                                                       60 years              60 years
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34.2. RECONCILIATION OF PAYABLE TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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                                                                                               Rupees '000
Present value of defined benefit obligations                                  79,512                56,912
Fair value of plan assets                                                   (64,070)              (60,376)
Net actuarial gains / (losses) not recognized                               (15,442)                 3,464
                                                                                   -                     -
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34.3. MOVEMENT IN PAYABLE TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Opening balance                                                                    -                  (82)
Charge for the year                                                           12,430                12,902
Contribution to fund made during the year                                   (12,430)              (12,820)
Closing balance                                                                    -                     -
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34.4. CHARGE FOR DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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Current service cost                                                          12,480                11,941
Interest cost                                                                  3,825                 4,592
Expected return on plan assets                                               (3,875)               (4,870)
Amortization of transitional obligation                                            -                 1,239
                                                                              12,430                12,902
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34.5. ACTUAL RETURN ON PLAN ASSETS
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                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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                                                                               4,272                 4,362
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35. REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES
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                                     Chief Executive Officer            Executives
                                                   2004          2003        2004    2003
                                                          Rupees '000
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Managerial remuneration                          32,997        30,150      88,202  73,446
Charge for defined benefit plan                   1,741         1,075       4,322   3,768
Contribution to defined contribution              2,090         1,290       5,188   4,524
Rent and house maintenance                       10,395         6,936      23,638  20,963
Utilities                                         3,135         1,935       5,188   4,524
Medical                                              84            79       3,466   3,003
Leave fare assistance                             2,321         2,149       8,185   8,029
Others                                              283           405      15,244   9,302
                                                 53,046           405      15,244   9,302
Number of persons                                     1             1          53      44
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35.1. The Chief Executive and Executives are provided with free use of household equipments. Further, Chief Executive and certain executives are provided with free use of bank's maintained cars and security services.
36. MATURITIES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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                                                                        2004
                                              Total   Upto three   Over three  Over one        Over
                                                          months   months to    year to  five years
                                                        one year   five years
                                                     Rupees '000
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Assets
Cash and balances with treasury banks     5,048,395    2,809,685     865,729    438,011     934,970
Balances with other banks                 3,564,030    3,564,030           -          -           -
Lendings to financial institutions        4,417,378    4,417,378           -          -           -
Investments                              11,502,805    1,080,296   1,788,385   7,168,079  1,466,045
Financing                                51,373,254   18,563,035   8,349,912   21,273,940 3,186,367
Other assets                              1,473,952      302,924     515,949    555,079     100,000
Fixed assets                              1,158,407       29,184      88,881    485,311     555,031
                                         78,538,221   30,766,532   11,608,856  29,920,420 6,242,413
Liabilities
Bills payable                               905,637      905,637           -          -           -
Borrowings from financial institution     8,478,048    4,513,447   3,964,601          -           -
Deposits and other accounts              56,460,329   28,399,169   13,251,792  6,504,152  8,305,216
Liabilities against assets subject to
 finance lease                               18,434        1,612       3,846     12,976           -
Other liabilities                         2,294,899      432,765     369,962   1,491,842        330
Deferred tax liabilities                    166,442            -           -    211,785    (45,343)
                                         68,323,789   34,252,630   17,590,201  8,220,755  8,260,203
Net assets                               10,214,432  (3,486,098)  (5,981,345) 21,699,665(2,017,790)

Share capital                             2,912,635
Reserves                                  2,259,101
Unappropriated profit                     1,079,492
                                          6,251,228
Surplus on revaluation of assets          3,963,204
                                         10,214,432
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* Included in cash and balances with treasury banks are the current and deposit accounts with the State Bank of Pakistan which are maintained to meet the Statutory Liquidity Reserve requirements. Thus these are classified in the categories based on the maturity of deposits and other accounts with the bank.

36.1. Liquidity risk is the risk that the bank will not be able to raise funds to meet its commitments. The bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee manages the liquidity position on a continuous basis.

The Committee monitors the maintenance of balance sheet liquidity ratios, depositors' concentration both in terms of overall funding mix and avoidance of undue reliance on large individual deposits and liquidity contingency part of bank's overall funding, therefore, significant importance is attached to the stability and growth of these deposits.
37. YIELD/INTEREST RATE RISK

Yield/Interest rate sensitivity position for on-balance sheet instruments is based on the earlier of contractual re-pricing and maturity date and for off-balance sheet instruments is based on settlement date.
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                                                                                    2004
                          Effective                                   Exposed to yield/interest risk                    Not exposed
                            yield/        Total        Upto three     Over three                  Over one  Over five     to yield/
                          interest                         months      months to              year to five      years interest risk
                            rate %                                      one year                     years
                                                                                   Rupees '000
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On balance sheet
 financial instruments
Assets
Cash and balances
 with treasury
 banks                       0.62%    5,048,395           313,366         14,213                    21,781     452,403    4,246,632
Balances with
 other banks                 3.23%    3,564,030           974,958              -                         -           -    2,589,072
Lendings to
 financial
 institutions                5.28%    4,417,378         4,417,378              -                         -           -            -
Investments                  6.23%   11,502,805         1,035,260        166,253                   452,643   1,466,045    8,382,604
Financing                    6.76%   51,373,254        18,563,035      8,349,912                21,273,940   3,186,367            -
Other assets                            821,812                 -              -                         -           -      821,812
                                     76,727,674        25,303,997      8,530,378                21,748,364   5,104,815   16,040,120

Liabilities
Bills payable                           905,637                 -              -                         -           -      905,637
Borrowings
 from financial
 institutions                3.82%    8,478,048         4,300,000      3,964,601                         -           -      213,447
Deposits and
 other accounts              2.46%   56,460,329        33,295,132      8,100,497                 1,990,501   1,053,337   12,020,862
Liabilities against
 assets subject to
 finance lease               8.69%       18,434             1,612          3,846                    12,976           -            -
Other liabilities                     2,276,298                 -              -                         -           -    2,276,298
                                     68,138,746        37,596,744     12,068,944                 2,003,477   1,053,337   15,416,244
On-balance sheet gap                  8,588,928      (12,292,747)    (3,538,566)                19,744,887   4,051,478      623,876

Off-balance sheet
 financial instruments
Commitment to extend
 credit-Morabaha financing            (500,000)         (500,000)              -                         -           -            -
Commitment to invest
 in listed securities               (2,079,050)       (2,079,050)              -                         -           -            -
Off-balance sheet gap               (2,579,050)       (2,579,050)              -                         -           -            -
Total yield/interest risk
 sensitivity gap                                     (14,871,797)    (3,538,566)                19,744,887   4,051,478
Cumulative yield/interest
 risk sensitivity gap                                (14,871,797)   (18,410,363)                 1,334,524   5,386,002
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37.1. Yield risk is the risk of decline in earnings due to adverse movement of the yield curve.

37.2. Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of the financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in the market interest rates.

37.3. The interest rate exposure taken by the bank arises from investing in corporate, small medium enterprises, consumer financing, investment banking and interbank activities where variation in market interest rates may effect the profitability of the bank.

This risk is addressed by an Asset and Liability Management Committee, which reviews the interest rate dynamics or regular intervals and decides repricing of assets and liabilities ensuring that the spread of the bank remains at an acceptable level.

37.4. The finances and deposits of the bank are repriced on a periodic basis based on interest rates scenario.
38. CURRENCY RISK
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                                               2004
                          Assets    Liabilities   Off-balance Net foreign
                                      and share   sheet items    currency
                                       holders'                  exposure
                                         equity
                                              Rupees '000
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Pakistan rupee        73,346,914     72,815,702     (445,494)      85,718
United States dollar   4,440,685      4,903,911       382,179    (81,047)
Great Britain pound      485,962        506,625        17,318     (3,345)
Japanese yen              13,483          (584)      (13,774)         293
Euro                     248,760        307,739        59,771         792
Other currencies           2,417          4,828             -     (2,411)
                      78,538,221     78,538,221             -           -
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38.1. Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The bank does not take any currency exposure except to the extent of statutory Net Open Position limit prescribed by SBP.

Foreign Exchange open and mismatch positions are controlled through internal limits and are marked to market on a daily basis to contain forward exposures. Counterparty and stop loss limits are also in place in accordance with the bank's approved Standard Operating Procedures to limit risk and concentration.
39. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value of traded investments is based on quoted market price. Fair value of unquoted equity investments is determined on the basis of break-up value of these investments as per the latest financial statements.

Fair value of fixed term financing, other assets, other liabilities and fixed term deposits cannot be calculated with sufficient reliability due to absence of current and active market for assets and liabilities and reliable data regarding market rates for similar instruments.

The provision for impairment of financing has been calculated in accordance with bank's accounting policy as stated in note 5.4 of these financial statements. The maturity and repricing profile and effective rates are stated in note 36 and 37 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 financing and deposits are frequently repriced.
40. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Credit risk is the risk that if one party to a financial instrument fails to discharge an obligation, it will cause the other party to incur a financial loss. Concentration of credit risk arises when a number of counter parties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions.

Out of the total financial assets of Rs. 76.73 billion, the financial assets which were subject to credit risk amounted to Rs. 71.81 billion. The Bank's major credit risk is concentrated in textile sector.

To manage credit risk, the Bank applies credit limits to its customers and obtains adequate collaterals. Investments amounting to Rs. 4.16 billion are guaranteed by the Government of Pakistan (including amount guaranteed through letter of comfort issued in respect of NIT units).

40.1. SEGMENT BY CLASS OF BUSINESS
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                                                                  2004
                                        Financing              Deposits                  Contingencies and
                                                                                               Commitments
                                Rupees '000   Percent   Rupees '000   Percent        Rupees '000   Percent
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Chemical and Pharmaceuticals      1,520,458       3.0     2,396,739       4.3            614,615       3.5
Agribusiness                        206,864       0.4       709,417       1.3             55,712       0.3
Textile                          13,621,324      26.5     1,600,274       2.8          2,899,260      16.4
Construction                      2,110,262       4.1     1,442,525       2.6            463,222       2.6
Cement                            2,072,538       4.0       362,476       0.6          2,568,123      14.5
Sugar                               705,191       1.4        53,452       0.1            120,411       0.7
Shoes and leather garments          669,299       1.3       199,958       0.4             80,682       0.5
Automobile and
 transportation equipment           766,524       1.5     1,696,482       3.0             97,492       0.6
Financial Institutions            1,401,214       2.7     1,060,209       1.9            332,392       1.9
Oil Refining/Marketing            2,248,818       4.4     8,909,258      15.8          1,581,890       9.0
Distribution/Trading              3,229,982       6.3     3,169,614       5.6            596,819       3.4
Electronics and
 electrical appliances            1,234,515       2.4       473,986       0.8            959,816       5.4
Production and transmission
 of energy                        1,349,076       2.6     4,176,102       7.4          2,300,551      13.0
Iron and Steel                      735,004       1.4       753,554       1.3            367,042       2.1
Food and allied                   1,560,146       3.0       501,420       0.9            552,926       3.1
Synthetic and Rayon               3,071,568       6.0       154,371       0.3            178,065       1.0
Paper and Board                     724,672       1.4       130,491       0.2            217,317       1.2
Individuals                       7,527,491      14.7    15,323,312      27.1             46,732       0.3
Others                            6,618,308      12.9    13,346,689      23.6          3,621,794      20.5
                                 51,373,254     100.0    56,460,329     100.0         17,654,861     100.0
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40.2. SEGMENT BY SECTOR
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                                                                  2004
                                        Financing              Deposits                  Contingencies and
                                                                                               Commitments
                                Rupees '000   Percent   Rupees '000   Percent        Rupees '000   Percent
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Public/Government                   204,347       0.4     9,314,881      16.5          1,802,301     10.21
Private                          51,168,907      99.6    47,145,448      83.5         15,852,560     89.79
                                 51,373,254     100.0    56,460,329     100.0         17,654,861     100.0
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40.3. Portfolio management is an integral part of bank's credit process. Risk concentration may arise where total exposure to a particular group or industry is high in relation to shareholders' equity. The bank has set up a portfolio strategy and planning function with an aim to monitor the overall risk to avoid high exposure to a single group or industry.

The bank has a well-defined credit structure duly approved by the Board of Directors under which credit committees at various levels comprising of senior officers with required credit background are operating which critically scrutinize and sanction financing.

The emphasis is to provide short to medium term trade related financing to reputable names, which are self-liquidating. Besides financial, industry and transaction analysis, the credit evaluation also includes risk-rating system which gauges risk rating of all customers having numeric value assigned to each one.

The risk appraisal system of the bank has enabled it to build a sound portfolio. The bank has developed system to monitor problem accounts so that instant instructions based on early warning signals are passed on to units to deal with potential problem accounts.
41. GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT ANALYSIS
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                                                        2004
                                        Profit      Total   Net assets Contingencies
                                        before     assets     employed           and
                                      taxation   employed                commitments
                                                      Rupees '000
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Pakistan                             2,207,470 78,538,221   10,214,432    17,654,861
Asia Pacific (including South Asia)          -          -            -             -
Europe                                       -          -            -             -
United States of America and Canada          -          -            -             -
Middle East                                  -          -            -             -
Others                                       -          -            -             -
                                     2,207,470   78,538,221 10,214,432    17,654,861
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42. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Bank has related party relations with its associated undertakings, subsidiary companies (refer note 9.1), employee benefit plans (refer note 5.9) and its directors and executive officers (including their associates).

Banking transactions with the related parties are executed substantially on the same terms, except transaction with directors and executive officers that are as per the terms of employment, including mark-up rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time of comparable transactions with unrelated parties and do not involve more than a normal risk.

Details of financing to the companies or firms in which the directors of the Bank are interested as directors, partners or in case of private companies as members are given in note 10.10 to these financial statements.

Contributions to and accruals in respect of staff retirements and other benefit plans are made in accordance with the actuarial valuations/terms of contribution plan (refer note 5.9. and note 34 to these financial statements for the details of the plans).

Remuneration to the executives, disclosed in note 35 to these financial statements are determined in accordance with the terms of their appointment.
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                                                                                   Subsidiariesssociates
                                                                                2004                  2003
                                                                                               Rupees '000
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i. Financing
Balance at beginning of year                                                 288,627               119,131
Disbursement during the year                                                   2,000               203,275
Repayment during the year                                                    (1,362)              (33,779)
Balance at end of year                                                       289,265               288,627
ii. Deposits
Balance at beginning of year                                                 299,947             3,406,382
Placement during the year                                                 16,480,714            13,421,773
Withdrawals during the year                                             (16,273,354)          (16,528,208)
Balance at end of year                                                       507,307               299,947
iii. Foreign currency placement of funds /
 nostro balances with associates                                             604,540               432,278
iv. Profit or fee paidccrued                                                58,786                65,368
v. Profit/return earned                                                       38,650                42,316
vi. Shares of associated companies and subsidiary purchased                  204,339               464,842
vii. Shares of associated companies sold                                     291,487               166,728
viii. Dividend income from subsidiaries                                       63,597                73,052
ix. Dividend income from associates                                              308                19,572
x. Dividend paid to holding company and associates                           767,739               772,569
xi. Guarantee given on behalf of a subsidiary                                  5,000                 5,000
xii. Commission charged on guarantee given to a subsidiary                        80                    60
xiii. Contributions to employee benefit plans                                 28,257                25,732
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42.1. Finances to directors and executive officers are granted as per terms of their employment and their deposits maintained at the bank are subject to commercial terms. Hence, these finances and deposits have been excluded from related party transactions.
43. DATE OF AUTHORISATION FOR ISSUE

These financial statements were authorised for issue on February 22, 2005 by the Board of Directors of the bank.
44. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SCHEME

The assets and liabilities of the Scheme are not reflected in these financial statements. The outstanding funds under this Scheme as at December 31, 2004 were Nil (December 31, 2003: Rs. 6.44 million).
45. NON-ADJUSTING EVENT AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

The Board of Directors in its meeting held on February 22, 2005 has proposed a cash dividend of Rs. 2.5 per share (2003: Rs. 2 per share). In addition, the directors have also announced a bonus issue of 10 percent, which will be issued out of the share premium account.

These appropriations will be approved in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004 do not include the effect of these appropriations, which will be accounted for in the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2005 as follows:
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                                                                                Rupees '000
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Transfer from unappropriated profit to proposed dividend                            728,159
Transfer from share premium account to the reserve for issue of bonus shares        291,264
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46. GENERAL

Previous year's figures have been rearranged and reclassified wherever necessary for the purposes of comparison. Major changes made during the year are as follows:
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      Reclassification from            Reclassification to     Reason for            Rupees
 Notes           Component          Notes    Component        reclassification         '000
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 9.1        Unlisted Term Finance    10      Financing        Presentation as per   206,249
 9.2 &      Certificate                                       International Accounting
 9.2.6                                                         Standard
 25 b ii)   Mark-up/return earned    25 a i) Mark-up/return   Presentation as per    56,014
            on investments in available      earned on        International
            for sale securities              financing to     Accounting
                                             customers        Standard
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Comparative information has also been restated to give effect to the change in accounting policy described in note 5.11.

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