Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Convenes High Level Meeting to Bolster Financial Sector Cybersecurity
Federal Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a strategic virtual session with bank CEOs to strengthen Pakistans cyber resilience against AI-driven financial threats.
Pakistan Banks Association Leads Banking Gender Revolution to Close Financial Inclusion Gap
The PBA highlights a significant shift in women’s financial inclusion in Pakistan, with inclusion rates rising from 14% to 43% behind the Banking on Equality policy.
Finance Minister and Pakistan Banks Association Align Strategies to Ensure Financial Stability and Service Continuity
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Pakistan Banks Association establish a high level coordination framework to safeguard the banking sector against global market shifts.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Coordinates with PBA to Secure Financial Stability Amid Global Shifts
Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistan Banks’ Association Chairman Zafar Masud establish a high-level coordination mechanism to protect the national economy.
Pakistan Banks Association Warns High Taxation on Banks Risks Slowing Digital and Credit Growth
Pakistan Banks Association says banking sector has become the largest contributor to government revenue due to elevated taxes, warning that high corporate taxation is constraining growth, investment, and financial inclusion.
Pakistan Banking Sector Cuts ERF Markup to 4.50% to Support Exporters and Economic Recovery
Pakistan’s banking sector announces a voluntary 3% reduction in the Export Refinance Facility markup, lowering the end-user rate to 4.50% to ease financing costs for exporters and strengthen foreign exchange inflows
PBA Felicitates Meezan Bank CEO Dr. Amir Ali on PhD Achievement
The Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates Meezan Bank President and CEO Dr. Amir Ali on being awarded a PhD for his research on Islamic digital banking for SME financing.
Zafar Masud Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Greenwich University, PBA Extends Congratulations
Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates Chairman Zafar Masud on being conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Greenwich University, recognising his leadership and contributions beyond banking.
Seven Pakistani Banks Enter Asia-Pacific Top 15 as PBA Cites Strong Returns and Credit Growth
Pakistan Banks’ Association congratulates seven local banks ranked among Asia-Pacific’s top 15 in 2025, highlighting strong shareholder returns, SME growth, and rising private sector credit.
PBA, SBP Lead Cybersecurity Drill to Boost Confidence and Digital Security in Banking
Pakistan Banks Association and State Bank of Pakistan conduct a cybersecurity drill involving major banks to enhance incident response, strengthen digital security, and build trust in the financial system.

