Service Industries Textiles Ltd. announced earnings results for the second quarter and half year ended December 31, 2017. For the half year, the company reported sales, net of PKR 427,436,000 compared to PKR 406,377,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was PKR 20,791,000 compared to operating loss of PKR 4,059,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 16,930,000 compared to loss of PKR 7,782,000 for the same period a year ago. Net profit for the period was PKR 12,867,000 compared to loss of PKR 7,447,000 for the same period a year ago. Basic earnings per share were PKR 2.89 compared to basic loss per share of PKR 1.68 for the same period a year ago. For the quarter, the company reported sales, net of PKR 223,446,000 compared to PKR 222,025,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was PKR 12,918,000 compared to operating loss of PKR 14,068,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 10,707,000 compared to loss of PKR 14,945,000 for the same period a year ago. Net profit for the period was PKR 7,774,000 compared to loss of PKR 13,952,000 for the same period a year ago. Basic earnings per share were PKR 1.75 compared to basic loss per share of PKR 3.14 for the same period a year ago.