The Allied Bank of Pakistan (ABL) has posted a record profit after tax of Rs 3.06 billion for the half year of 2009, and declared a 20 percent interim cash dividend. According to financial results of the bank despatched to Karachi Stock Exchange here on Tuesday, the pre-tax profit surged to Rs 4 billion for the first half ending June 2009. The earning per share stood at Rs 4.30 during this period.