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.
Pakistan Banks Engage Zarkhez-e Program Highlighting Incentives and Risk Mitigation
Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) affirms voluntary participation in Zarkhez-e (Asaan Digital Zarai Qarza) initiative, emphasizing government-backed incentives, risk mitigation measures, and digital verification tools that make lending commercially viable.
PBA and SBP Conduct Pakistan’s First Industry-Wide Cyber Drill to Boost Cyber Resilience
Pakistan Banks’ Association, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan, launches the country’s first industry-wide cyber security drill to enhance cyber resilience across financial institutions.