Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has made history by becoming the first bank in the country’s financial sector to be certified as a Top Employer for 2025 by the globally recognized Top Employers Institute. This milestone cements Mobilink Bank’s position as one of the nation’s most progressive organizations, recognized for its commitment to building an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.
The Top Employers Institute is a respected global authority on excellence in people practices. Each year, it evaluates companies across the world through a rigorous Best Practices Survey, which examines a wide array of factors including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity and inclusion, well-being, and overall employee experience. Mobilink Bank has joined an exclusive group of leading organizations that passed these comprehensive benchmarks and emerged as one of the top ten certified companies in Pakistan.
This recognition is not just a first for Pakistan’s banking sector but also a standout achievement within the VEON Group, Mobilink Bank’s parent company. Mobilink Bank is now only the second operating company within the VEON Group, after Beeline Uzbekistan, to receive the certification. This highlights not only its individual success but also its alignment with VEON’s broader vision for progressive workplace practices.
Mobilink Bank’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive work environment have played a pivotal role in securing this recognition. Central to this effort is the ‘MobilinkHer’ initiative, a dedicated returnship program that helps professional women rejoin the workforce after career breaks. The initiative offers structured support, mentorship, and skill development to help women thrive in their careers once again.
Another impactful initiative, ‘Humqadam,’ focuses on increasing accessibility and opportunities for persons with disabilities, creating a workplace that is not only inclusive but empowering. In addition, the bank’s Women Inspirational Network (WIN) continues to foster female leadership through mentorship programs, professional training, and outreach efforts aimed at boosting women’s participation in the formal economy and financial sector.
Commenting on the achievement, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, President and CEO of Mobilink Bank, said, “This global recognition reflects our team’s drive to build an inclusive and empowering workplace. Diversity and a strong organizational culture fuel innovation, and we’re proud to lead by example in Pakistan’s financial sector.”
Aleena Tanvir, Chief People Officer at Mobilink Bank, added, “At Mobilink Bank, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to building a workplace rooted in inclusivity, growth, and continuous learning. Being recognized by the prestigious Top Employers Institute is a powerful affirmation of our efforts to cultivate and nurture a culture that inspires talent, drives innovation, and reinforces our position as an employer of choice.”
In 2025, the Top Employers Institute certified more than 2,400 organizations across 125 countries and regions, impacting the work lives of over 13 million employees globally. Mobilink Bank’s inclusion in this group not only distinguishes it as an industry leader within Pakistan but also raises the bar for people-centric leadership across the financial services sector.
As the bank continues to drive innovation in digital finance, its recognition as a Top Employer reinforces its dual commitment to business excellence and human capital development—two pillars that are increasingly essential in today’s fast-evolving financial landscape.