PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Calls for Breaking Data Silos, Unveils Plans for Financial Data Exchange
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud unveils plans for a national financial data exchange to break institutional data silos and enable inclusive, digital finance in Pakistan.
Finance Minister lauds SBP and banks for record SME and agriculture lending growth in FY25
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has praised the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks for achieving robust growth in SME and agriculture financing during FY25, highlighting their critical role in driving inclusive economic growth.
Zafar Masud Calls for Public Backing of Privatization to Safeguard Pakistan’s Economic Future
In a conversation with VCast Online, PBA Chairman Zafar Masud emphasizes the urgency of societal support for privatization and reforms, warning that resisting change only prolongs Pakistan’s economic struggles.
PBA and top banks join hands with finance ministry, SBP to advance strategic reforms in Pakistan
The Pakistan Banks’ Association is deepening collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, SBP, and leading banks to drive strategic reforms aimed at strengthening businesses, empowering people, and aligning policy with long-term economic growth.
Pakistan Banks Association Rejects Claims on Remittance Subsidies, Highlights Critical Role in Economic Stability
The Pakistan Banks Association has strongly refuted allegations that remittance incentives serve no economic purpose, underscoring how these measures protect Pakistan’s balance of payments and ensure compliance with global financial standards.
Pakistan Banks Association Marks World MSME Day by Championing Small Businesses and Digital Empowerment
On World MSME Day, the Pakistan Banks Association highlights the resilience and innovation of Pakistan’s MSME sector and reiterates the banking industry’s commitment to support small businesses through finance, digital solutions, and partnerships.
Pakistan’s Banking Sector Backs Federal Budget 2025–26 with Transformative Support for Inclusive Growth
The banking industry, led by the Pakistan Banks Association, has endorsed the Federal Budget 2025–26, playing a pivotal role in supporting initiatives aimed at circular debt resolution, rural financing, SME growth, affordable housing, green mobility, and skills development.
Beyond Tax Targets: PBA Urges Structural and Institutional Reforms for Sustainable Economic Growth
The Pakistan Banks Association calls for structural and institutional reforms beyond headline tax targets. Zafar Masud and Farhan Bokhari explore deeper economic constraints and policy misalignments stalling sustainable growth in Pakistan.
Pakistan Banking Summit 2025: PBA Hosts Strategic Dialogue with Fidelity’s Dr. Salman Ahmed on Global Geo-Economic Shifts
At an exclusive post-summit session of the Pakistan Banking Summit 2025, PBA welcomed Dr. Salman Ahmed from Fidelity International to engage banking and policy leaders in a deep dive into global geo-economic shifts and their implications for Pakistan’s future economic direction.