Khurram Schehzad Counters BBC’s Pessimistic Narrative, Highlights Pakistan’s Economic Turnaround
Finance Minister’s Advisor Khurram Schehzad has refuted BBC Urdu’s bleak portrayal of Pakistan’s economy, citing solid data on GDP growth, inflation control, investment inflows, and structural reforms that are driving the country toward sustained recovery and renewed investor confidence.
Imtiaz Khan Warsi Appointed as Head of Compliance at Aik Digital, Strengthening Governance and Transparency
Aik Digital appoints Imtiaz Khan Warsi, CAMS, as its new Head of Compliance, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical business practices in Pakistan’s rapidly growing digital financial sector.
Waqas Anis Appointed Chief Digital Officer at BankIslami to Lead Next Phase of Digital Transformation
BankIslami has appointed Waqas Anis as its new Chief Digital Officer. With over two decades of experience in banking, consulting, and technology, Waqas will lead the bank’s digital strategy, driving innovation, digital lending, and customer experience enhancement to strengthen BankIslami’s position as a technology-driven Islamic financial institution.
Aik Digital Appoints Ahmar Hasan as Head of Strategy & Shared Services to Drive Organizational Transformation
Aik Digital appoints Ahmar Hasan as Head of Strategy & Shared Services to strengthen strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and organizational transformation within Pakistan’s growing digital ecosystem.
Asma Shahbaz Appointed Head of Transformation at UBL, Driving Strategic Change and Innovation
United Bank Limited (UBL) has appointed Asma Shahbaz as the Head of Transformation. With nearly two decades of experience across top financial institutions including Mashreq, HBL, and Standard Chartered, Asma will lead UBL’s strategic transformation initiatives to strengthen innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Maryam Nisar Appointed Director of Partnerships and Digital Products at Jazz, Driving the Next Wave of Digital Innovation
Maryam Nisar has joined Jazz as the Director of Partnerships and Digital Products, bringing over 16 years of cross-industry experience from leading organizations such as Unilever, Telenor, and Coca-Cola CCI. She will spearhead Jazz’s digital ecosystem strategy, focusing on partnerships, innovation, and technology-driven growth.
BankIslami Appoints Saira Gabol as Head of Human Resources, Strengthening Leadership for Future Growth
BankIslami Pakistan appoints Saira Gabol as Head of Human Resources, leveraging her international HR expertise to strengthen leadership development, organizational culture, and people strategy within the bank.
Sarmed Ijaz appointed as Head of Distribution at DIB Pakistan to drive growth and network expansion
Mr. Sarmed Ijaz, a seasoned banking leader with over two decades of experience, has joined Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited as Head of Distribution to strengthen its branch network and drive strategic growth across Pakistan.
Federal Government Appoints Navaid Hasib Malik to National Bank of Pakistan Board
The National Bank of Pakistan has appointed Navaid Hasib Malik as Director on its Board, following approval from the Federal Government and clearance by the State Bank of Pakistan. Malik’s inclusion strengthens NBP’s leadership and governance framework as the bank continues its strategic evolution in Pakistan’s financial sector.
Ms. Zaeem joins DIBPL to drive brand transformation and strategic marketing initiatives
Ms. Zaeem, with over three decades of marketing and branding expertise, joins DIBPL to lead its brand transformation, enhance customer engagement, and drive strategic growth initiatives in Pakistan’s banking industry.