Pakistan Banks Association
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PBA is a platform for banks & DFIs regulated by State Bank of Pakistan for the advancement of the banking industry
Joined November 2023
In a recent conversation with @VCASTOnline , @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, shared his appreciation for the collective spirit of the banking industry. “At the Pakistan Banking Summit, even in the last session of the last day, 12 bank presidents sat together each driven by a quest
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PBA, in collaboration with SECP, hosted a workshop on ‘Unlocking Capital Market Potential for Banks’ with leaders from SBP, PSX & top banks. Click the link to see event highlights 👉 #CapitalMarkets #Banking #PakistanEconomy.
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PBA, in collaboration with SECP, organised a consultative workshop on ‘Unlocking Capital Market Potential for Banks, earlier this week in Karachi. The event, graced by Finance Minister Senator...
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A recent article in @Dawn_News by Basir Shamsie President and CEO of @JSBLPak highlights the vital role of Pakistan’s SMEs in driving growth contributing nearly 40 percent to GDP and employing more than 80 percent of the non agricultural labour force. Despite this strength the
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Building on the themes and conversations initiated at the Pakistan Banking Summit (PBS), PBA recently hosted a highly engaging session with senior bankers. This exclusive gathering focused on global market trends, examining the evolving macroeconomic landscape and its
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Pehla beej bo'ne walay haathon se ley kar pardes mein mehnat karne waloun tak, is 14 August manaayein wo banking jo har khwaab ko haqeeqat banane ka hosla deti hai. Taa'kay har Pakistani tay kar sakay Azaadi ka safar, Kaamiyabi kai saath. Azaadi Mubarak!. @zafar_masud
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Pakistan Banks Association Appoints Mir Nejib Rahman as Secretary PBA. With over three decades of experience in banking, digital finance, and development finance across Pakistan and international markets, @nejibr has been a driving force in advancing financial inclusion,
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A recent article in @brecordernews by @nejibr highlights the critical role of Pakistan’s banking sector, led by the PBA, in driving the country’s largest-ever financial deal of Rs 1.3 trillion to address the circular debt crisis in the power sector. While this landmark
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Naveed Sultan ( @ImperialBiz ex-Global Chair, @Citi ) urges a national digital policy for Pakistan: integrated payments, e-gov, fintech & digital literacy—vital for financial inclusion & global competitiveness. Read more: . @zafar_masud
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In convo with @VCASTOnline , @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, stresses the need to unify data across NADRA, FBR, banks, telcos & more. PBA is driving a Financial Data Exchange to enable a truly digital, inclusive Pakistan. 🇵🇰. #VCast #DigitalPakistan #Fintech #DataExchange
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In @thenews_intl , Furqan Ali argues banks aren’t avoiding private lending out of greed—but reacting rationally to a broken system. Without deep fiscal & structural reforms, risk-taking won’t rise. @zafar_masud .#PakistanEconomy #BankingSector #TaxReform #SMEs #PublicFinance
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PBA CEO Muneer Kamal shares our vision for a more inclusive, innovative, and collaborative banking sector in an exclusive Synergyzer interview. 📲 Read more on LinkedIn: @zafar_masud . #PBA #FinancialInclusion #PBS25 #DigitalPakistan #SMEs #AgriFinance.
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PBA Leading the Charge Towards an Inclusive Banking Ecosystem In an exclusive interview with Synergyzer, CEO & Secretary General Muneer Kamal highlights PBA’s evolving role as a proactive advocacy...
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With record growth in FY25, the banking sector is doubling down on SME & agri financing—boosting financial inclusion into FY26 & beyond. A strong message by @kschehzad on driving equitable growth. 🔗 @zafar_masud . #SMEFinance #AgriLending
Finance Minister Expressed Satisfaction on Significant Growth in financing to Priority Sectors. The Finance Minister Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated the SBP and banks for achieving stellar growth of 41% in SME finance and appreciable growth of 15% in Agri financing during.
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"Privatization is key to a sustainable future. Without societal support, reform stalls — and the crisis deepens," says @zafar_masud , Chairman PBA, on @VCASTOnline. #Privatization #EconomicReform #PakistanEconomy #StructuralReforms #DebtCrisis
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Pakistan seals its largest-ever banking deal — Rs 1.29 trillion — to tackle power sector circular debt. A bold step with structural reforms, digital oversight & repayment via DSS. @zafar_masud : "Circular debt is a symptom of a broken system.". 🔗
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"99.8% of Pakistan’s fiscal needs are being met by the banking sector—a sign of deep structural imbalance," says @zafar_masud, Chairman PBA, via @VCASTOnline. Urges urgent tax reforms to reduce govt’s overreliance on banks. #TaxReform #PBA #FiscalPolicy
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Pakistan’s PKR 2.3T circular debt is being tackled head-on:.- PKR 3.23/kWh surcharge → banks for loan recovery.- Financing cost ↓135 bps.- Digital tracking = less theft & better governance.- Liquidity → priority sectors.Smart reform. Sustainable future. @zafar_masud
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Pakistan’s debt burden is testing economic resilience—while banks are left to fill funding gaps caused by a narrow, inequitable tax system. PBA Chairman @zafar_masud calls for urgent reforms to widen the tax base and ensure sustainable growth. @VCASTOnline | #PakistanEconomy
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A major step for inclusive finance in 🇵🇰!.SBP & ADB launch the WE Finance Code with 20 banks pledging to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs. PBA applauds this move toward SDG 5 & urges more institutions to join. @zafar_masud . #WEFinanceCode #GenderEquality
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