Askari Bank and Systems Limited Lead AI Leadership Insights Session to Shape Future of Digital Banking
Askari Bank partnered with Systems Limited to host an AI Leadership Insights Session, focusing on responsible AI integration in banking. The initiative highlights the bank’s strategy to use AI for enhancing customer experiences, managing risks, and driving operational efficiency in Pakistan’s evolving financial sector.
Rehan Ali Qureshi Appointed as Department Head of IS Strategy and Policies at NBP
Rehan Ali Qureshi has been appointed as the Department Head of IS Strategy and Policies at National Bank of Pakistan. With 13 years of cybersecurity and IT governance experience, his leadership will play a key role in strengthening NBP’s digital security framework and guiding strategic security initiatives.
State Bank of Pakistan Rolls Out Recovery Planning Framework to Strengthen Banking Sector Resilience
SBP introduces a regulatory framework on recovery planning to ensure banks in Pakistan are prepared for financial distress, aligning practices with global standards and reinforcing banking sector resilience.
VIS Raises Faysal Bank’s Credit Ratings to ‘AA+’, Citing Robust Islamic Banking and Financial Strength
VIS Credit Rating Company upgrades Faysal Bank’s ratings to ‘AA+/A1+’, highlighting strong Islamic banking growth, digital strategy, asset quality, and a stable financial outlook.
Optimizing Global Commerce: NIBAF Elevates Bank Officer Skills in Trade Risk Profiling
NIBAF Pakistan recently hosted a specialized training program on Trade Risk Profiling at its Karachi Campus. Led by seasoned expert Mr. Salim Thobani, the session equipped commercial bank officers with advanced techniques to navigate the complexities and inherent risks of international trade, crucial for enhancing digital trade finance frameworks.

